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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,330.92, 1,148,162.46 and 232,838.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,330.92, 1,148,162.46 and 232,838.12 is: 349,307.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,330.92 : 1,148,162.46 = 232,838.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,330.92/1,148,162.46 = 232,838.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,330.92x = 1,148,162.46 × 232,838.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,330.92x = 267,335,982,900.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,335,982,900.16/765,330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,307.70

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