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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,262.74, 1,147,853.10 and 232,742.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,262.74, 1,147,853.10 and 232,742.25 is: 349,100.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,262.74 : 1,147,853.10 = 232,742.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,262.74/1,147,853.10 = 232,742.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,262.74x = 1,147,853.10 × 232,742.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,262.74x = 267,153,911,767.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,153,911,767.51/765,262.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,100.90

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