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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,014.76, 825,257.41 and 230,241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,014.76, 825,257.41 and 230,241.35 is: 345,460.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,014.76 : 825,257.41 = 230,241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,014.76/825,257.41 = 230,241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,014.76x = 825,257.41 × 230,241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,014.76x = 190,008,380,175.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,008,380,175.90/550,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,460.51

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