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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,871.58, 1,150,265.52 and 234,392.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,871.58, 1,150,265.52 and 234,392.44 is: 351,575.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,871.58 : 1,150,265.52 = 234,392.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,871.58/1,150,265.52 = 234,392.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,871.58x = 1,150,265.52 × 234,392.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,871.58x = 269,613,541,880.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,613,541,880.67/766,871.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,575.87

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