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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,951.76, 552,072.42 and 230,253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,951.76, 552,072.42 and 230,253.52 is: 317,829.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,951.76 : 552,072.42 = 230,253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,951.76/552,072.42 = 230,253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,951.76x = 552,072.42 × 230,253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,951.76x = 127,116,617,999.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,116,617,999.92/399,951.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,829.88

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