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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,043.97, 1,147,524.43 and 232,523.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,043.97, 1,147,524.43 and 232,523.48 is: 348,772.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,043.97 : 1,147,524.43 = 232,523.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,043.97/1,147,524.43 = 232,523.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,043.97x = 1,147,524.43 × 232,523.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,043.97x = 266,826,376,717.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,826,376,717.43/765,043.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,772.60

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