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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,056.18, 825,319.54 and 230,282.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,056.18, 825,319.54 and 230,282.76 is: 345,522.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,056.18 : 825,319.54 = 230,282.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,056.18/825,319.54 = 230,282.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,056.18x = 825,319.54 × 230,282.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,056.18x = 190,056,861,553.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,056,861,553.13/550,056.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,522.64

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