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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,706.12, 1,147,061.04 and 232,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,706.12, 1,147,061.04 and 232,231.20 is: 348,347.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,706.12 : 1,147,061.04 = 232,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,706.12/1,147,061.04 = 232,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,706.12x = 1,147,061.04 × 232,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,706.12x = 266,383,361,792.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,383,361,792.45/764,706.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,347.36

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