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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,071.02, 1,150,651.89 and 234,628.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,071.02, 1,150,651.89 and 234,628.86 is: 351,957.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,071.02 : 1,150,651.89 = 234,628.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,071.02/1,150,651.89 = 234,628.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,071.02x = 1,150,651.89 × 234,628.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,071.02x = 269,976,141,207.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,976,141,207.55/767,071.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,957.16

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