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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,599.60, 1,143,908.21 and 230,125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,599.60, 1,143,908.21 and 230,125.24 is: 345,190.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,599.60 : 1,143,908.21 = 230,125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,599.60/1,143,908.21 = 230,125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,599.60x = 1,143,908.21 × 230,125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,599.60x = 263,242,151,364.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,242,151,364.22/762,599.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,190.52

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