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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,665.57, 1,146,924.01 and 232,191.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,665.57, 1,146,924.01 and 232,191.21 is: 348,264.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,665.57 : 1,146,924.01 = 232,191.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,665.57/1,146,924.01 = 232,191.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,665.57x = 1,146,924.01 × 232,191.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,665.57x = 266,305,670,493.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,305,670,493.63/764,665.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,264.24

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