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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,457.24, 1,152,777.78 and 235,908.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,457.24, 1,152,777.78 and 235,908.28 is: 353,890.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,457.24 : 1,152,777.78 = 235,908.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,457.24/1,152,777.78 = 235,908.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,457.24x = 1,152,777.78 × 235,908.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,457.24x = 271,949,823,302.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,949,823,302.02/768,457.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,890.64

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