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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,496.26, 1,143,752.58 and 230,021.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,496.26, 1,143,752.58 and 230,021.90 is: 345,035.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,496.26 : 1,143,752.58 = 230,021.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,496.26/1,143,752.58 = 230,021.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,496.26x = 1,143,752.58 × 230,021.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,496.26x = 263,088,141,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,088,141,581.50/762,496.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,035.32

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