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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,336.47, 1,148,170.79 and 232,843.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,336.47, 1,148,170.79 and 232,843.67 is: 349,316.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,336.47 : 1,148,170.79 = 232,843.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,336.47/1,148,170.79 = 232,843.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,336.47x = 1,148,170.79 × 232,843.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,336.47x = 267,344,293,625.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,344,293,625.33/765,336.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,316.02

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