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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,256.27, 1,156,613.46 and 231,351.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,256.27, 1,156,613.46 and 231,351.58 is: 346,946.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,256.27 : 1,156,613.46 = 231,351.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,256.27/1,156,613.46 = 231,351.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,256.27x = 1,156,613.46 × 231,351.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,256.27x = 267,584,351,420.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,584,351,420.27/771,256.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,946.10

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