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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,663.62, 1,157,555.30 and 231,877.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,663.62, 1,157,555.30 and 231,877.76 is: 347,834.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,663.62 : 1,157,555.30 = 231,877.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,663.62/1,157,555.30 = 231,877.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,663.62x = 1,157,555.30 × 231,877.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,663.62x = 268,411,323,092.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,411,323,092.96/771,663.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,834.62

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