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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,665.86, 1,146,924.66 and 232,191.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,665.86, 1,146,924.66 and 232,191.57 is: 348,264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,665.86 : 1,146,924.66 = 232,191.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,665.86/1,146,924.66 = 232,191.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,665.86x = 1,146,924.66 × 232,191.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,665.86x = 266,306,237,477.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,306,237,477.12/764,665.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,264.85

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