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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,741.75, 1,151,571.09 and 235,264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,741.75, 1,151,571.09 and 235,264.32 is: 352,883.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,741.75 : 1,151,571.09 = 235,264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,741.75/1,151,571.09 = 235,264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,741.75x = 1,151,571.09 × 235,264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,741.75x = 270,923,589,420.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,923,589,420.51/767,741.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,883.75

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