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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,002.48, 552,142.32 and 230,304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,002.48, 552,142.32 and 230,304.24 is: 317,899.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,002.48 : 552,142.32 = 230,304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,002.48/552,142.32 = 230,304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,002.48x = 552,142.32 × 230,304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,002.48x = 127,160,717,379.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,160,717,379.44/400,002.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,899.82

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