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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,224.74, 1,149,294.28 and 233,703.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,224.74, 1,149,294.28 and 233,703.90 is: 350,542.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,224.74 : 1,149,294.28 = 233,703.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,224.74/1,149,294.28 = 233,703.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,224.74x = 1,149,294.28 × 233,703.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,224.74x = 268,594,555,483.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,594,555,483.69/766,224.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,542.79

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