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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,950.76, 552,071.04 and 230,252.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,950.76, 552,071.04 and 230,252.52 is: 317,828.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,950.76 : 552,071.04 = 230,252.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,950.76/552,071.04 = 230,252.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,950.76x = 552,071.04 × 230,252.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,950.76x = 127,115,748,179.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,115,748,179.02/399,950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,828.50

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