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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,714.80, 1,154,572.20 and 237,188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,714.80, 1,154,572.20 and 237,188.40 is: 355,782.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,714.80 : 1,154,572.20 = 237,188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,714.80/1,154,572.20 = 237,188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,714.80x = 1,154,572.20 × 237,188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,714.80x = 273,851,132,802.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,851,132,802.48/769,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,782.60

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