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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,668.62, 775,848.65 and 233,056.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,668.62, 775,848.65 and 233,056.08 is: 349,289.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,668.62 : 775,848.65 = 233,056.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,668.62/775,848.65 = 233,056.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,668.62x = 775,848.65 × 233,056.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,668.62x = 180,816,243,877.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,816,243,877.01/517,668.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,289.56

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