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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,872.74, 1,150,266.90 and 234,393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,872.74, 1,150,266.90 and 234,393.50 is: 351,577.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,872.74 : 1,150,266.90 = 234,393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,872.74/1,150,266.90 = 234,393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,872.74x = 1,150,266.90 × 234,393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,872.74x = 269,615,084,625.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,615,084,625.15/766,872.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,577.35

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