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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,587.09, 1,160,388.62 and 233,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,587.09, 1,160,388.62 and 233,847.80 is: 350,774.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,587.09 : 1,160,388.62 = 233,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,587.09/1,160,388.62 = 233,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,587.09x = 1,160,388.62 × 233,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,587.09x = 271,354,324,762.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,354,324,762.80/773,587.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,774.11

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