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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,253.59, 1,149,377.18 and 233,772.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,253.59, 1,149,377.18 and 233,772.84 is: 350,658.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,253.59 : 1,149,377.18 = 233,772.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,253.59/1,149,377.18 = 233,772.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,253.59x = 1,149,377.18 × 233,772.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,253.59x = 268,693,166,430.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,693,166,430.93/766,253.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,658.28

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