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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,812.80, 1,148,884.98 and 233,319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,812.80, 1,148,884.98 and 233,319.88 is: 350,030.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,812.80 : 1,148,884.98 = 233,319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,812.80/1,148,884.98 = 233,319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,812.80x = 1,148,884.98 × 233,319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,812.80x = 268,057,705,667.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,057,705,667.40/765,812.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,030.33

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