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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,488.50, 1,154,356.78 and 237,009.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,488.50, 1,154,356.78 and 237,009.26 is: 355,552.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,488.50 : 1,154,356.78 = 237,009.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,488.50/1,154,356.78 = 237,009.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,488.50x = 1,154,356.78 × 237,009.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,488.50x = 273,593,246,203.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,593,246,203.78/769,488.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,552.09

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