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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,849.81, 1,150,232.86 and 234,370.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,849.81, 1,150,232.86 and 234,370.66 is: 351,543.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,849.81 : 1,150,232.86 = 234,370.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,849.81/1,150,232.86 = 234,370.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,849.81x = 1,150,232.86 × 234,370.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,849.81x = 269,580,834,551.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,580,834,551.89/766,849.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,543.20

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