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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,462.96, 1,155,724.68 and 237,936.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,462.96, 1,155,724.68 and 237,936.56 is: 356,914.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,462.96 : 1,155,724.68 = 237,936.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,462.96/1,155,724.68 = 237,936.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,462.96x = 1,155,724.68 × 237,936.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,462.96x = 274,989,154,666.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,989,154,666.30/770,462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,914.18

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