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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,035.98, 1,152,060.81 and 235,559.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,035.98, 1,152,060.81 and 235,559.50 is: 353,341.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,035.98 : 1,152,060.81 = 235,559.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,035.98/1,152,060.81 = 235,559.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,035.98x = 1,152,060.81 × 235,559.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,035.98x = 271,378,868,373.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,378,868,373.20/768,035.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,341.35

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