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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,504.13, 1,143,764.41 and 230,029.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,504.13, 1,143,764.41 and 230,029.77 is: 345,047.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,504.13 : 1,143,764.41 = 230,029.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,504.13/1,143,764.41 = 230,029.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,504.13x = 1,143,764.41 × 230,029.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,504.13x = 263,099,864,166.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,099,864,166.49/762,504.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,047.13

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