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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,032.14, 825,283.52 and 230,258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,032.14, 825,283.52 and 230,258.72 is: 345,486.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,032.14 : 825,283.52 = 230,258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,032.14/825,283.52 = 230,258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,032.14x = 825,283.52 × 230,258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,032.14x = 190,028,721,674.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,028,721,674.58/550,032.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,486.58

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