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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,609.77, 1,148,586.28 and 233,172.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,609.77, 1,148,586.28 and 233,172.47 is: 349,810.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,609.77 : 1,148,586.28 = 233,172.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,609.77/1,148,586.28 = 233,172.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,609.77x = 1,148,586.28 × 233,172.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,609.77x = 267,818,702,204.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,818,702,204.25/765,609.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,810.98

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