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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,606.56, 1,143,917.94 and 230,132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,606.56, 1,143,917.94 and 230,132.28 is: 345,200.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,606.56 : 1,143,917.94 = 230,132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,606.56/1,143,917.94 = 230,132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,606.56x = 1,143,917.94 × 230,132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,606.56x = 263,252,443,665.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,252,443,665.10/762,606.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,200.86

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