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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,011.51, 552,154.89 and 230,313.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,011.51, 552,154.89 and 230,313.27 is: 317,912.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,011.51 : 552,154.89 = 230,313.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,011.51/552,154.89 = 230,313.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,011.51x = 552,154.89 × 230,313.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,011.51x = 127,168,598,262.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,168,598,262.39/400,011.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,912.35

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