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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,017.76, 825,261.92 and 230,244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,017.76, 825,261.92 and 230,244.36 is: 345,465.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,017.76 : 825,261.92 = 230,244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,017.76/825,261.92 = 230,244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,017.76x = 825,261.92 × 230,244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,017.76x = 190,011,902,602.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,011,902,602.77/550,017.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,465.03

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