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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,597.06, 1,143,903.69 and 230,122.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,597.06, 1,143,903.69 and 230,122.77 is: 345,186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,597.06 : 1,143,903.69 = 230,122.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,597.06/1,143,903.69 = 230,122.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,597.06x = 1,143,903.69 × 230,122.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,597.06x = 263,238,285,756.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,238,285,756.02/762,597.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,186.60

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