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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,712.26, 1,151,526.85 and 235,234.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,712.26, 1,151,526.85 and 235,234.87 is: 352,839.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,712.26 : 1,151,526.85 = 235,234.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,712.26/1,151,526.85 = 235,234.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,712.26x = 1,151,526.85 × 235,234.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,712.26x = 270,879,265,394.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,879,265,394.36/767,712.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,839.57

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