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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,996.39, 1,148,994.57 and 233,512.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,996.39, 1,148,994.57 and 233,512.81 is: 350,269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,996.39 : 1,148,994.57 = 233,512.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,996.39/1,148,994.57 = 233,512.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,996.39x = 1,148,994.57 × 233,512.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,996.39x = 268,304,948,718.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,304,948,718.63/765,996.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,269.21

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