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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,883.45, 1,147,489.20 and 232,458.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,883.45, 1,147,489.20 and 232,458.30 is: 348,737.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,883.45 : 1,147,489.20 = 232,458.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,883.45/1,147,489.20 = 232,458.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,883.45x = 1,147,489.20 × 232,458.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,883.45x = 266,743,388,700.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,743,388,700.36/764,883.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,737.30

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