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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,875.16, 1,143,867.78 and 230,236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,875.16, 1,143,867.78 and 230,236.44 is: 345,220.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,875.16 : 1,143,867.78 = 230,236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,875.16/1,143,867.78 = 230,236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,875.16x = 1,143,867.78 × 230,236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,875.16x = 263,360,045,497.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,360,045,497.90/762,875.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,220.37

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