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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,733.68, 825,532.21 and 231,071.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,733.68, 825,532.21 and 231,071.18 is: 346,368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,733.68 : 825,532.21 = 231,071.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,733.68/825,532.21 = 231,071.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,733.68x = 825,532.21 × 231,071.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,733.68x = 190,756,701,397.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,756,701,397.73/550,733.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,368.32

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