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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,501.54, 1,143,760.53 and 230,027.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,501.54, 1,143,760.53 and 230,027.19 is: 345,043.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,501.54 : 1,143,760.53 = 230,027.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,501.54/1,143,760.53 = 230,027.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,501.54x = 1,143,760.53 × 230,027.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,501.54x = 263,096,020,748.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,096,020,748.81/762,501.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,043.26

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