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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,273.53, 552,401.97 and 230,562.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,273.53, 552,401.97 and 230,562.33 is: 318,190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,273.53 : 552,401.97 = 230,562.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,273.53/552,401.97 = 230,562.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,273.53x = 552,401.97 × 230,562.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,273.53x = 127,363,082,363.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,363,082,363.67/400,273.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,190.12

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