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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,124.68, 1,147,751.28 and 232,650.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,124.68, 1,147,751.28 and 232,650.36 is: 348,995.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,124.68 : 1,147,751.28 = 232,650.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,124.68/1,147,751.28 = 232,650.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,124.68x = 1,147,751.28 × 232,650.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,124.68x = 267,024,748,482.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,024,748,482.46/765,124.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,995.08

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