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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,887.28, 1,147,462.20 and 232,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,887.28, 1,147,462.20 and 232,462.16 is: 348,733.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,887.28 : 1,147,462.20 = 232,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,887.28/1,147,462.20 = 232,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,887.28x = 1,147,462.20 × 232,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,887.28x = 266,741,541,530.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,741,541,530.35/764,887.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,733.14

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