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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,057.18, 825,321.04 and 230,283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,057.18, 825,321.04 and 230,283.76 is: 345,524.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,057.18 : 825,321.04 = 230,283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,057.18/825,321.04 = 230,283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,057.18x = 825,321.04 × 230,283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,057.18x = 190,058,032,298.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,058,032,298.31/550,057.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,524.14

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