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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,897.92, 1,149,012.60 and 233,404.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,897.92, 1,149,012.60 and 233,404.88 is: 350,157.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,897.92 : 1,149,012.60 = 233,404.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,897.92/1,149,012.60 = 233,404.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,897.92x = 1,149,012.60 × 233,404.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,897.92x = 268,185,148,021.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,185,148,021.49/765,897.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,157.82

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