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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,801.80, 1,148,874.01 and 233,364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,801.80, 1,148,874.01 and 233,364.50 is: 350,098.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,801.80 : 1,148,874.01 = 233,364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,801.80/1,148,874.01 = 233,364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,801.80x = 1,148,874.01 × 233,364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,801.80x = 268,106,401,995.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,106,401,995.45/765,801.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,098.95

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