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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,275.51, 775,904.30 and 232,764.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,275.51, 775,904.30 and 232,764.73 is: 349,143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,275.51 : 775,904.30 = 232,764.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,275.51/775,904.30 = 232,764.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,275.51x = 775,904.30 × 232,764.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,275.51x = 180,603,149,851.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,603,149,851.99/517,275.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,143.05

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