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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,770.86, 1,144,341.24 and 230,260.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,770.86, 1,144,341.24 and 230,260.06 is: 345,445.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,770.86 : 1,144,341.24 = 230,260.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,770.86/1,144,341.24 = 230,260.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,770.86x = 1,144,341.24 × 230,260.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,770.86x = 263,496,082,582.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,496,082,582.87/762,770.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,445.92

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