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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,003.20, 1,152,004.80 and 235,606.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,003.20, 1,152,004.80 and 235,606.40 is: 353,409.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,003.20 : 1,152,004.80 = 235,606.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,003.20/1,152,004.80 = 235,606.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,003.20x = 1,152,004.80 × 235,606.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,003.20x = 271,419,703,710.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,419,703,710.72/768,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,409.60

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