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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,287.20, 1,144,930.80 and 230,890.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,287.20, 1,144,930.80 and 230,890.40 is: 346,335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,287.20 : 1,144,930.80 = 230,890.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,287.20/1,144,930.80 = 230,890.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,287.20x = 1,144,930.80 × 230,890.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,287.20x = 264,353,530,384.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,353,530,384.32/763,287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,335.60

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