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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,845.38, 1,147,270.23 and 232,370.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,845.38, 1,147,270.23 and 232,370.82 is: 348,556.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,845.38 : 1,147,270.23 = 232,370.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,845.38/1,147,270.23 = 232,370.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,845.38x = 1,147,270.23 × 232,370.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,845.38x = 266,592,124,106.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,592,124,106.69/764,845.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,556.89

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