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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,648.03, 1,143,979.74 and 230,173.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,648.03, 1,143,979.74 and 230,173.47 is: 345,262.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,648.03 : 1,143,979.74 = 230,173.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,648.03/1,143,979.74 = 230,173.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,648.03x = 1,143,979.74 × 230,173.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,648.03x = 263,313,786,365.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,313,786,365.50/762,648.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,262.53

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