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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,800.73, 1,148,872.41 and 233,363.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,800.73, 1,148,872.41 and 233,363.43 is: 350,097.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,800.73 : 1,148,872.41 = 233,363.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,800.73/1,148,872.41 = 233,363.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,800.73x = 1,148,872.41 × 233,363.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,800.73x = 268,104,806,229.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,104,806,229.97/765,800.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,097.35

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