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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,508.88, 1,143,771.54 and 230,034.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,508.88, 1,143,771.54 and 230,034.53 is: 345,054.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,508.88 : 1,143,771.54 = 230,034.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,508.88/1,143,771.54 = 230,034.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,508.88x = 1,143,771.54 × 230,034.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,508.88x = 263,106,941,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,106,941,762.25/762,508.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,054.27

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