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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,719, 1,160,585.94 and 233,979.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,719, 1,160,585.94 and 233,979.52 is: 350,971.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,719 : 1,160,585.94 = 233,979.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,719/1,160,585.94 = 233,979.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,719x = 1,160,585.94 × 233,979.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,719x = 271,553,341,159.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,553,341,159.95/773,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,971.53

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