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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,865.96, 1,148,799.04 and 233,387.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,865.96, 1,148,799.04 and 233,387.35 is: 350,081.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,865.96 : 1,148,799.04 = 233,387.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,865.96/1,148,799.04 = 233,387.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,865.96x = 1,148,799.04 × 233,387.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,865.96x = 268,115,160,172.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,115,160,172.68/765,865.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,081.05

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