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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,415.31, 552,519.77 and 230,616.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,415.31, 552,519.77 and 230,616.63 is: 318,220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,415.31 : 552,519.77 = 230,616.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,415.31/552,519.77 = 230,616.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,415.31x = 552,519.77 × 230,616.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,415.31x = 127,420,246,212.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,420,246,212.69/400,415.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,220.22

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