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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,537.12, 1,148,471.73 and 233,044.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,537.12, 1,148,471.73 and 233,044.38 is: 349,617.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,537.12 : 1,148,471.73 = 233,044.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,537.12/1,148,471.73 = 233,044.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,537.12x = 1,148,471.73 × 233,044.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,537.12x = 267,644,882,265.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,644,882,265.38/765,537.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,617.12

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