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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,492.54, 1,143,747.01 and 230,018.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,492.54, 1,143,747.01 and 230,018.18 is: 345,029.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,492.54 : 1,143,747.01 = 230,018.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,492.54/1,143,747.01 = 230,018.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,492.54x = 1,143,747.01 × 230,018.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,492.54x = 263,082,605,620.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,082,605,620.64/762,492.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,029.74

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