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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,675.57, 1,146,938.85 and 232,201.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,675.57, 1,146,938.85 and 232,201.22 is: 348,279.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,675.57 : 1,146,938.85 = 232,201.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,675.57/1,146,938.85 = 232,201.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,675.57x = 1,146,938.85 × 232,201.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,675.57x = 266,320,594,500.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,320,594,500.70/764,675.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,279.20

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