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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,868.58, 1,150,261.02 and 234,389.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,868.58, 1,150,261.02 and 234,389.43 is: 351,571.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,868.58 : 1,150,261.02 = 234,389.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,868.58/1,150,261.02 = 234,389.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,868.58x = 1,150,261.02 × 234,389.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,868.58x = 269,609,024,829.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,609,024,829.02/766,868.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,571.35

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