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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,195.60, 775,785.62 and 232,685.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,195.60, 775,785.62 and 232,685.24 is: 349,024.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,195.60 : 775,785.62 = 232,685.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,195.60/775,785.62 = 232,685.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,195.60x = 775,785.62 × 232,685.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,195.60x = 180,513,858,135.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,513,858,135.90/517,195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,024.35

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