Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,768.84, 1,144,338.24 and 230,258.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 762,768.84, 1,144,338.24 and 230,258.08 is: 345,442.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,768.84 : 1,144,338.24 = 230,258.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,768.84/1,144,338.24 = 230,258.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,768.84x = 1,144,338.24 × 230,258.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,768.84x = 263,493,126,012.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,493,126,012.98/762,768.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,442.96
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