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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,666.32, 1,146,925.13 and 232,191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,666.32, 1,146,925.13 and 232,191.96 is: 348,265.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,666.32 : 1,146,925.13 = 232,191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,666.32/1,146,925.13 = 232,191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,666.32x = 1,146,925.13 × 232,191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,666.32x = 266,306,794,488.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,306,794,488.44/764,666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,265.37

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