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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,332.52, 1,148,164.85 and 232,839.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,332.52, 1,148,164.85 and 232,839.71 is: 349,310.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,332.52 : 1,148,164.85 = 232,839.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,332.52/1,148,164.85 = 232,839.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,332.52x = 1,148,164.85 × 232,839.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,332.52x = 267,338,369,853.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,338,369,853.09/765,332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,310.09

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