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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,842.32, 1,150,263.48 and 234,364.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,842.32, 1,150,263.48 and 234,364.88 is: 351,547.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,842.32 : 1,150,263.48 = 234,364.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,842.32/1,150,263.48 = 234,364.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,842.32x = 1,150,263.48 × 234,364.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,842.32x = 269,581,362,458.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,581,362,458.58/766,842.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,547.32

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