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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,421.67, 1,143,640.71 and 229,947.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,421.67, 1,143,640.71 and 229,947.32 is: 344,923.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,421.67 : 1,143,640.71 = 229,947.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,421.67/1,143,640.71 = 229,947.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,421.67x = 1,143,640.71 × 229,947.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,421.67x = 262,977,112,733.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,977,112,733.52/762,421.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,923.45

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