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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,293.04, 1,143,604.68 and 229,769.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,293.04, 1,143,604.68 and 229,769.52 is: 344,704.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,293.04 : 1,143,604.68 = 229,769.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,293.04/1,143,604.68 = 229,769.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,293.04x = 1,143,604.68 × 229,769.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,293.04x = 262,765,498,393.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,765,498,393.35/762,293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,704.05

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