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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,742.75, 1,151,572.59 and 235,265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,742.75, 1,151,572.59 and 235,265.32 is: 352,885.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,742.75 : 1,151,572.59 = 235,265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,742.75/1,151,572.59 = 235,265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,742.75x = 1,151,572.59 × 235,265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,742.75x = 270,925,093,889.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,925,093,889.58/767,742.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,885.25

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