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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,131.52, 1,155,351.27 and 237,632.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,131.52, 1,155,351.27 and 237,632.52 is: 356,496.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,131.52 : 1,155,351.27 = 237,632.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,131.52/1,155,351.27 = 237,632.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,131.52x = 1,155,351.27 × 237,632.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,131.52x = 274,549,033,775.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,549,033,775.30/770,131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,496.30

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