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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,317.03, 775,966.50 and 232,806.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,317.03, 775,966.50 and 232,806.25 is: 349,205.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,317.03 : 775,966.50 = 232,806.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,317.03/775,966.50 = 232,806.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,317.03x = 775,966.50 × 232,806.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,317.03x = 180,649,850,990.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,649,850,990.63/517,317.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,205.30

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