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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,905.44, 1,150,361 and 234,424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,905.44, 1,150,361 and 234,424.40 is: 351,637.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,905.44 : 1,150,361 = 234,424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,905.44/1,150,361 = 234,424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,905.44x = 1,150,361 × 234,424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,905.44x = 269,672,687,208.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,672,687,208.40/766,905.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,637.47

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