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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,498.87, 1,151,251.01 and 235,017.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,498.87, 1,151,251.01 and 235,017.56 is: 352,527.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,498.87 : 1,151,251.01 = 235,017.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,498.87/1,151,251.01 = 235,017.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,498.87x = 1,151,251.01 × 235,017.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,498.87x = 270,564,202,142.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,564,202,142.65/767,498.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,527.17

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