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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,737.06, 825,537.25 and 231,074.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,737.06, 825,537.25 and 231,074.57 is: 346,373.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,737.06 : 825,537.25 = 231,074.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,737.06/825,537.25 = 231,074.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,737.06x = 825,537.25 × 231,074.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,737.06x = 190,760,667,415.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,760,667,415.42/550,737.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,373.40

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