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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,709.57, 1,144,072.55 and 230,235.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,709.57, 1,144,072.55 and 230,235.21 is: 345,355.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,709.57 : 1,144,072.55 = 230,235.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,709.57/1,144,072.55 = 230,235.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,709.57x = 1,144,072.55 × 230,235.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,709.57x = 263,405,784,380.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,405,784,380.07/762,709.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,355.29

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