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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,037.48, 1,152,063.06 and 235,561

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,037.48, 1,152,063.06 and 235,561 is: 353,343.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,037.48 : 1,152,063.06 = 235,561 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,037.48/1,152,063.06 = 235,561/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,037.48x = 1,152,063.06 × 235,561
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,037.48x = 271,381,126,476.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,381,126,476.66/768,037.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,343.60

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