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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,716.36, 1,148,532.62 and 233,192.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,716.36, 1,148,532.62 and 233,192.79 is: 349,776.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,716.36 : 1,148,532.62 = 233,192.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,716.36/1,148,532.62 = 233,192.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,716.36x = 1,148,532.62 × 233,192.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,716.36x = 267,829,524,897.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,829,524,897.85/765,716.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,776.42

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