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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,877.61, 1,148,859.62 and 233,416.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,877.61, 1,148,859.62 and 233,416.01 is: 350,137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,877.61 : 1,148,859.62 = 233,416.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,877.61/1,148,859.62 = 233,416.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,877.61x = 1,148,859.62 × 233,416.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,877.61x = 268,162,231,130.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,162,231,130.90/765,877.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,137.18

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