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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,848.81, 1,150,231.37 and 234,369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,848.81, 1,150,231.37 and 234,369.66 is: 351,541.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,848.81 : 1,150,231.37 = 234,369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,848.81/1,150,231.37 = 234,369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,848.81x = 1,150,231.37 × 234,369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,848.81x = 269,579,333,936.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,579,333,936.39/766,848.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,541.70

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