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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,523.56, 1,143,793.56 and 230,049.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,523.56, 1,143,793.56 and 230,049.24 is: 345,076.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,523.56 : 1,143,793.56 = 230,049.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,523.56/1,143,793.56 = 230,049.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,523.56x = 1,143,793.56 × 230,049.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,523.56x = 263,128,839,194.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,128,839,194.89/762,523.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,076.34

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