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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,387.40, 1,148,247.20 and 232,894.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,387.40, 1,148,247.20 and 232,894.60 is: 349,392.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,387.40 : 1,148,247.20 = 232,894.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,387.40/1,148,247.20 = 232,894.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,387.40x = 1,148,247.20 × 232,894.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,387.40x = 267,420,572,345.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,420,572,345.12/765,387.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,392.44

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