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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,530.76, 1,143,804.34 and 230,056.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,530.76, 1,143,804.34 and 230,056.42 is: 345,087.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,530.76 : 1,143,804.34 = 230,056.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,530.76/1,143,804.34 = 230,056.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,530.76x = 1,143,804.34 × 230,056.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,530.76x = 263,139,531,640.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,139,531,640.86/762,530.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,087.10

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