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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,583.92, 1,155,677 and 230,733.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,583.92, 1,155,677 and 230,733.68 is: 346,040.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,583.92 : 1,155,677 = 230,733.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,583.92/1,155,677 = 230,733.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,583.92x = 1,155,677 × 230,733.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,583.92x = 266,653,607,101.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,653,607,101.36/770,583.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,040.97

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