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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,611.14, 1,149,834.69 and 234,503.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,611.14, 1,149,834.69 and 234,503.10 is: 351,729.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,611.14 : 1,149,834.69 = 234,503.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,611.14/1,149,834.69 = 234,503.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,611.14x = 1,149,834.69 × 234,503.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,611.14x = 269,639,799,292.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,639,799,292.54/766,611.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,729.56

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