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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,350.51, 1,152,528.53 and 235,871.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,350.51, 1,152,528.53 and 235,871.57 is: 353,808.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,350.51 : 1,152,528.53 = 235,871.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,350.51/1,152,528.53 = 235,871.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,350.51x = 1,152,528.53 × 235,871.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,350.51x = 271,848,706,898.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,848,706,898.89/768,350.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,808.20

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