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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,232, 1,150,799.80 and 234,710.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,232, 1,150,799.80 and 234,710.72 is: 352,051.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,232 : 1,150,799.80 = 234,710.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,232/1,150,799.80 = 234,710.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,232x = 1,150,799.80 × 234,710.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,232x = 270,105,049,633.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,105,049,633.86/767,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,051.33

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