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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,600.32, 1,143,995.82 and 230,120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,600.32, 1,143,995.82 and 230,120.48 is: 345,209.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,600.32 : 1,143,995.82 = 230,120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,600.32/1,143,995.82 = 230,120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,600.32x = 1,143,995.82 × 230,120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,600.32x = 263,256,867,216.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,256,867,216.39/762,600.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,209.49

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