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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,599.06, 1,143,906.69 and 230,124.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,599.06, 1,143,906.69 and 230,124.77 is: 345,189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,599.06 : 1,143,906.69 = 230,124.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,599.06/1,143,906.69 = 230,124.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,599.06x = 1,143,906.69 × 230,124.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,599.06x = 263,241,263,937.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,241,263,937.71/762,599.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,189.60

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