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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,010.01, 552,152.82 and 230,311.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,010.01, 552,152.82 and 230,311.77 is: 317,910.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,010.01 : 552,152.82 = 230,311.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,010.01/552,152.82 = 230,311.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,010.01x = 552,152.82 × 230,311.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,010.01x = 127,167,293,284.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,167,293,284.69/400,010.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,910.28

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