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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,491.54, 1,143,745.51 and 230,017.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,491.54, 1,143,745.51 and 230,017.18 is: 345,028.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,491.54 : 1,143,745.51 = 230,017.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,491.54/1,143,745.51 = 230,017.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,491.54x = 1,143,745.51 × 230,017.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,491.54x = 263,081,115,697.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,081,115,697.78/762,491.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,028.24

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