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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,718, 1,151,580.24 and 235,198.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,718, 1,151,580.24 and 235,198.08 is: 352,798.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,718 : 1,151,580.24 = 235,198.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,718/1,151,580.24 = 235,198.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,718x = 1,151,580.24 × 235,198.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,718x = 270,849,461,413.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,849,461,413.94/767,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,798.11

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