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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,498.91, 1,143,756.59 and 230,024.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,498.91, 1,143,756.59 and 230,024.55 is: 345,039.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,498.91 : 1,143,756.59 = 230,024.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,498.91/1,143,756.59 = 230,024.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,498.91x = 1,143,756.59 × 230,024.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,498.91x = 263,092,098,063.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,092,098,063.25/762,498.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,039.31

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