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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,970.56, 1,162,459.53 and 235,231.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,970.56, 1,162,459.53 and 235,231.47 is: 352,848.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,970.56 : 1,162,459.53 = 235,231.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,970.56/1,162,459.53 = 235,231.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,970.56x = 1,162,459.53 × 235,231.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,970.56x = 273,447,064,057.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,447,064,057.41/774,970.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,848.33

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