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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,104.68, 1,147,721.27 and 232,630.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,104.68, 1,147,721.27 and 232,630.33 is: 348,965.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,104.68 : 1,147,721.27 = 232,630.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,104.68/1,147,721.27 = 232,630.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,104.68x = 1,147,721.27 × 232,630.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,104.68x = 266,994,777,788.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,994,777,788.12/765,104.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,965.03

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