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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,983.07, 1,149,146.89 and 233,557.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,983.07, 1,149,146.89 and 233,557.92 is: 350,389.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,983.07 : 1,149,146.89 = 233,557.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,983.07/1,149,146.89 = 233,557.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,983.07x = 1,149,146.89 × 233,557.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,983.07x = 268,392,357,402.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,392,357,402.87/765,983.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,389.41

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