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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,610.56, 1,148,474.40 and 233,176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,610.56, 1,148,474.40 and 233,176.96 is: 349,783.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,610.56 : 1,148,474.40 = 233,176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,610.56/1,148,474.40 = 233,176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,610.56x = 1,148,474.40 × 233,176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,610.56x = 267,797,769,229.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,797,769,229.82/765,610.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,783.28

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