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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,460.40, 1,145,320.20 and 230,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,460.40, 1,145,320.20 and 230,977.20 is: 346,505.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,460.40 : 1,145,320.20 = 230,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,460.40/1,145,320.20 = 230,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,460.40x = 1,145,320.20 × 230,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,460.40x = 264,542,852,899.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,542,852,899.44/763,460.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,505.01

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