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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,883.24, 1,148,868.06 and 233,421.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,883.24, 1,148,868.06 and 233,421.64 is: 350,145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,883.24 : 1,148,868.06 = 233,421.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,883.24/1,148,868.06 = 233,421.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,883.24x = 1,148,868.06 × 233,421.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,883.24x = 268,170,662,961.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,170,662,961.32/765,883.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,145.62

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