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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,207.88, 775,803.98 and 232,697.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,207.88, 775,803.98 and 232,697.51 is: 349,042.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,207.88 : 775,803.98 = 232,697.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,207.88/775,803.98 = 232,697.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,207.88x = 775,803.98 × 232,697.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,207.88x = 180,527,652,697.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,527,652,697.16/517,207.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,042.73

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