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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,755.86, 1,150,340.87 and 234,262.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,755.86, 1,150,340.87 and 234,262.37 is: 351,456.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,755.86 : 1,150,340.87 = 234,262.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,755.86/1,150,340.87 = 234,262.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,755.86x = 1,150,340.87 × 234,262.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,755.86x = 269,481,571,591.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,481,571,591.05/766,755.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,456.82

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