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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,889.28, 1,147,465.20 and 232,464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,889.28, 1,147,465.20 and 232,464.16 is: 348,736.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,889.28 : 1,147,465.20 = 232,464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,889.28/1,147,465.20 = 232,464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,889.28x = 1,147,465.20 × 232,464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,889.28x = 266,744,533,847.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,744,533,847.23/764,889.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,736.14

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