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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,852.38, 1,154,704.33 and 237,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,852.38, 1,154,704.33 and 237,230.40 is: 355,822.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,852.38 : 1,154,704.33 = 237,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,852.38/1,154,704.33 = 237,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,852.38x = 1,154,704.33 × 237,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,852.38x = 273,930,970,087.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,930,970,087.63/769,852.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,822.72

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