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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,493, 1,154,363.58 and 237,013.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,493, 1,154,363.58 and 237,013.89 is: 355,559.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,493 : 1,154,363.58 = 237,013.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,493/1,154,363.58 = 237,013.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,493x = 1,154,363.58 × 237,013.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,493x = 273,600,202,570.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,600,202,570.13/769,493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,559.05

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