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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,072.96, 1,150,424.91 and 234,598.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,072.96, 1,150,424.91 and 234,598.60 is: 351,841.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,072.96 : 1,150,424.91 = 234,598.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,072.96/1,150,424.91 = 234,598.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,072.96x = 1,150,424.91 × 234,598.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,072.96x = 269,888,077,964.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,888,077,964.73/767,072.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,841.47

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