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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,500.92, 1,143,759.59 and 230,026.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,500.92, 1,143,759.59 and 230,026.56 is: 345,042.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,500.92 : 1,143,759.59 = 230,026.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,500.92/1,143,759.59 = 230,026.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,500.92x = 1,143,759.59 × 230,026.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,500.92x = 263,095,083,954.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,095,083,954.71/762,500.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,042.32

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