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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,085.96, 527,124.66 and 230,920.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,085.96, 527,124.66 and 230,920.52 is: 318,577.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,085.96 : 527,124.66 = 230,920.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,085.96/527,124.66 = 230,920.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,085.96x = 527,124.66 × 230,920.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,085.96x = 121,723,900,592.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,723,900,592.02/382,085.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,577.27

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