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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,514.30, 1,144,979.85 and 230,858.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,514.30, 1,144,979.85 and 230,858.30 is: 346,199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,514.30 : 1,144,979.85 = 230,858.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,514.30/1,144,979.85 = 230,858.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,514.30x = 1,144,979.85 × 230,858.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,514.30x = 264,328,101,705.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,328,101,705.26/763,514.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,199.28

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