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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,711.88, 791,567.82 and 232,223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,711.88, 791,567.82 and 232,223.88 is: 348,335.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,711.88 : 791,567.82 = 232,223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,711.88/791,567.82 = 232,223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,711.88x = 791,567.82 × 232,223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,711.88x = 183,820,950,443.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,820,950,443.54/527,711.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,335.82

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