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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,458.80, 1,151,274.60 and 234,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,458.80, 1,151,274.60 and 234,975.60 is: 352,489.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,458.80 : 1,151,274.60 = 234,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,458.80/1,151,274.60 = 234,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,458.80x = 1,151,274.60 × 234,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,458.80x = 270,521,439,899.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,521,439,899.76/767,458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,489.85

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