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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,541.06, 1,148,477.69 and 233,048.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,541.06, 1,148,477.69 and 233,048.32 is: 349,623.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,541.06 : 1,148,477.69 = 233,048.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,541.06/1,148,477.69 = 233,048.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,541.06x = 1,148,477.69 × 233,048.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,541.06x = 267,650,795,046.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,650,795,046.74/765,541.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,623.04

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