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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,769.84, 1,144,339.74 and 230,259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,769.84, 1,144,339.74 and 230,259.08 is: 345,444.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,769.84 : 1,144,339.74 = 230,259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,769.84/1,144,339.74 = 230,259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,769.84x = 1,144,339.74 × 230,259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,769.84x = 263,494,615,739.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,494,615,739.84/762,769.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,444.46

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