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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,506.56, 1,143,768.02 and 230,032.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,506.56, 1,143,768.02 and 230,032.20 is: 345,050.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,506.56 : 1,143,768.02 = 230,032.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,506.56/1,143,768.02 = 230,032.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,506.56x = 1,143,768.02 × 230,032.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,506.56x = 263,103,473,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,103,473,930.24/762,506.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,050.77

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