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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,281.95, 552,589.00 and 230,483.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,281.95, 552,589.00 and 230,483.27 is: 318,182.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,281.95 : 552,589.00 = 230,483.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,281.95/552,589.00 = 230,483.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,281.95x = 552,589.00 × 230,483.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,281.95x = 127,362,520,491.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,362,520,491.29/400,281.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,182.02

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