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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,516.81, 1,148,441.17 and 233,023.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,516.81, 1,148,441.17 and 233,023.93 is: 349,586.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,516.81 : 1,148,441.17 = 233,023.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,516.81/1,148,441.17 = 233,023.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,516.81x = 1,148,441.17 × 233,023.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,516.81x = 267,614,274,807.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,614,274,807.20/765,516.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,586.41

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