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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,529.37, 1,154,239.30 and 236,994.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,529.37, 1,154,239.30 and 236,994.87 is: 355,475.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,529.37 : 1,154,239.30 = 236,994.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,529.37/1,154,239.30 = 236,994.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,529.37x = 1,154,239.30 × 236,994.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,529.37x = 273,548,792,852.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,548,792,852.39/769,529.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,475.44

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