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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,848.88, 1,147,275.48 and 232,374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,848.88, 1,147,275.48 and 232,374.32 is: 348,562.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,848.88 : 1,147,275.48 = 232,374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,848.88/1,147,275.48 = 232,374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,848.88x = 1,147,275.48 × 232,374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,848.88x = 266,597,359,517.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,597,359,517.67/764,848.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,562.14

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