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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,175.58, 1,153,872.72 and 236,740.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,175.58, 1,153,872.72 and 236,740.98 is: 355,145.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,175.58 : 1,153,872.72 = 236,740.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,175.58/1,153,872.72 = 236,740.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,175.58x = 1,153,872.72 × 236,740.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,175.58x = 273,168,958,528.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,168,958,528.07/769,175.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,145.13

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