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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,408.07, 776,112.30 and 232,766.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,408.07, 776,112.30 and 232,766.15 is: 349,149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,408.07 : 776,112.30 = 232,766.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,408.07/776,112.30 = 232,766.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,408.07x = 776,112.30 × 232,766.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,408.07x = 180,652,668,158.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,652,668,158.08/517,408.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,149.31

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