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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,720.64, 1,148,745.06 and 233,284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,720.64, 1,148,745.06 and 233,284.56 is: 349,976.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,720.64 : 1,148,745.06 = 233,284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,720.64/1,148,745.06 = 233,284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,720.64x = 1,148,745.06 × 233,284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,720.64x = 267,984,485,874.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,984,485,874.27/765,720.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,976.83

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