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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,823.89, 1,159,399.86 and 233,096.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,823.89, 1,159,399.86 and 233,096.59 is: 349,694.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,823.89 : 1,159,399.86 = 233,096.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,823.89/1,159,399.86 = 233,096.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,823.89x = 1,159,399.86 × 233,096.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,823.89x = 270,252,153,812.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,252,153,812.48/772,823.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,694.36

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