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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,167.86, 1,159,918.35 and 233,378.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,167.86, 1,159,918.35 and 233,378.91 is: 350,118.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,167.86 : 1,159,918.35 = 233,378.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,167.86/1,159,918.35 = 233,378.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,167.86x = 1,159,918.35 × 233,378.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,167.86x = 270,700,480,212.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,700,480,212.00/773,167.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,118.64

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