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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,235.52, 1,149,349.86 and 233,754.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,235.52, 1,149,349.86 and 233,754.72 is: 350,631.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,235.52 : 1,149,349.86 = 233,754.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,235.52/1,149,349.86 = 233,754.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,235.52x = 1,149,349.86 × 233,754.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,235.52x = 268,665,954,706.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,665,954,706.34/766,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,631.04

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