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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,974.20, 1,151,977.92 and 235,483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,974.20, 1,151,977.92 and 235,483.44 is: 353,230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,974.20 : 1,151,977.92 = 235,483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,974.20/1,151,977.92 = 235,483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,974.20x = 1,151,977.92 × 235,483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,974.20x = 271,271,723,405.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,271,723,405.65/767,974.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,230.26

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