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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,150.73, 552,225.70 and 230,439.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,150.73, 552,225.70 and 230,439.53 is: 318,016.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,150.73 : 552,225.70 = 230,439.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,150.73/552,225.70 = 230,439.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,150.73x = 552,225.70 × 230,439.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,150.73x = 127,254,632,430.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,254,632,430.54/400,150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,016.74

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