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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,618.62, 825,768.17 and 230,762.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,618.62, 825,768.17 and 230,762.13 is: 346,076.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,618.62 : 825,768.17 = 230,762.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,618.62/825,768.17 = 230,762.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,618.62x = 825,768.17 × 230,762.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,618.62x = 190,556,020,641.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,556,020,641.59/550,618.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,076.24

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