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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,928.96, 1,154,880.72 and 230,186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,928.96, 1,154,880.72 and 230,186.48 is: 345,275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,928.96 : 1,154,880.72 = 230,186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,928.96/1,154,880.72 = 230,186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,928.96x = 1,154,880.72 × 230,186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,928.96x = 265,837,923,932.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,837,923,932.79/769,928.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,275.91

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