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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,259.95, 1,150,849.01 and 234,781.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,259.95, 1,150,849.01 and 234,781.34 is: 352,159.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,259.95 : 1,150,849.01 = 234,781.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,259.95/1,150,849.01 = 234,781.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,259.95x = 1,150,849.01 × 234,781.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,259.95x = 270,197,867,538.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,197,867,538.18/767,259.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,159.49

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