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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,841.32, 1,150,261.98 and 234,363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,841.32, 1,150,261.98 and 234,363.88 is: 351,545.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,841.32 : 1,150,261.98 = 234,363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,841.32/1,150,261.98 = 234,363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,841.32x = 1,150,261.98 × 234,363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,841.32x = 269,579,860,649.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,579,860,649.28/766,841.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,545.82

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