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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,851.06, 1,150,234.74 and 234,371.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,851.06, 1,150,234.74 and 234,371.91 is: 351,545.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,851.06 : 1,150,234.74 = 234,371.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,851.06/1,150,234.74 = 234,371.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,851.06x = 1,150,234.74 × 234,371.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,851.06x = 269,582,712,962.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,582,712,962.15/766,851.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,545.07

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