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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,517.56, 1,148,341.14 and 233,043

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,517.56, 1,148,341.14 and 233,043 is: 349,584.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,517.56 : 1,148,341.14 = 233,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,517.56/1,148,341.14 = 233,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,517.56x = 1,148,341.14 × 233,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,517.56x = 267,612,864,289.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,612,864,289.02/765,517.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,584.23

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