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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,508.13, 1,143,770.41 and 230,033.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,508.13, 1,143,770.41 and 230,033.78 is: 345,053.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,508.13 : 1,143,770.41 = 230,033.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,508.13/1,143,770.41 = 230,033.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,508.13x = 1,143,770.41 × 230,033.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,508.13x = 263,105,825,145.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,105,825,145.60/762,508.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,053.14

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