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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,717.36, 1,148,534.11 and 233,193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,717.36, 1,148,534.11 and 233,193.79 is: 349,777.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,717.36 : 1,148,534.11 = 233,193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,717.36/1,148,534.11 = 233,193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,717.36x = 1,148,534.11 × 233,193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,717.36x = 267,831,022,055.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,831,022,055.18/765,717.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,777.92

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