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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,183.92, 552,271.50 and 230,472.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,183.92, 552,271.50 and 230,472.72 is: 318,062.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,183.92 : 552,271.50 = 230,472.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,183.92/552,271.50 = 230,472.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,183.92x = 552,271.50 × 230,472.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,183.92x = 127,283,514,783.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,283,514,783.48/400,183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,062.54

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