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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,598.60, 1,143,906.71 and 230,124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,598.60, 1,143,906.71 and 230,124.24 is: 345,189.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,598.60 : 1,143,906.71 = 230,124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,598.60/1,143,906.71 = 230,124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,598.60x = 1,143,906.71 × 230,124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,598.60x = 263,240,661,119.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,240,661,119.03/762,598.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,189.02

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