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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,880.87, 1,148,864.51 and 233,419.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,880.87, 1,148,864.51 and 233,419.27 is: 350,142.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,880.87 : 1,148,864.51 = 233,419.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,880.87/1,148,864.51 = 233,419.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,880.87x = 1,148,864.51 × 233,419.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,880.87x = 268,167,115,253.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,167,115,253.11/765,880.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,142.07

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