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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,237.56, 1,153,987.56 and 236,746.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,237.56, 1,153,987.56 and 236,746.80 is: 355,160.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,237.56 : 1,153,987.56 = 236,746.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,237.56/1,153,987.56 = 236,746.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,237.56x = 1,153,987.56 × 236,746.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,237.56x = 273,202,862,069.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,202,862,069.81/769,237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,160.59

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