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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,714.81, 1,151,530.72 and 235,237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,714.81, 1,151,530.72 and 235,237.42 is: 352,843.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,714.81 : 1,151,530.72 = 235,237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,714.81/1,151,530.72 = 235,237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,714.81x = 1,151,530.72 × 235,237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,714.81x = 270,883,115,623.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,883,115,623.54/767,714.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,843.42

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