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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,624.56, 1,143,945 and 230,150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,624.56, 1,143,945 and 230,150.36 is: 345,228.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,624.56 : 1,143,945 = 230,150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,624.56/1,143,945 = 230,150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,624.56x = 1,143,945 × 230,150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,624.56x = 263,279,353,570.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,279,353,570.20/762,624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,228.00

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