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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,871.74, 1,150,265.40 and 234,392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,871.74, 1,150,265.40 and 234,392.50 is: 351,575.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,871.74 : 1,150,265.40 = 234,392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,871.74/1,150,265.40 = 234,392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,871.74x = 1,150,265.40 × 234,392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,871.74x = 269,613,582,769.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,613,582,769.50/766,871.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,575.85

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