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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,792.61, 1,148,860.22 and 233,355.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,792.61, 1,148,860.22 and 233,355.31 is: 350,085.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,792.61 : 1,148,860.22 = 233,355.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,792.61/1,148,860.22 = 233,355.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,792.61x = 1,148,860.22 × 233,355.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,792.61x = 268,092,632,784.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,092,632,784.77/765,792.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,085.17

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