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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,753.20, 552,905.16 and 230,983.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,753.20, 552,905.16 and 230,983.68 is: 318,680.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,753.20 : 552,905.16 = 230,983.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,753.20/552,905.16 = 230,983.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,753.20x = 552,905.16 × 230,983.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,753.20x = 127,712,068,547.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,712,068,547.79/400,753.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,680.10

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