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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,749.06, 825,555.24 and 231,086.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,749.06, 825,555.24 and 231,086.58 is: 346,391.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,749.06 : 825,555.24 = 231,086.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,749.06/825,555.24 = 231,086.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,749.06x = 825,555.24 × 231,086.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,749.06x = 190,774,737,012.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,774,737,012.68/550,749.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,391.40

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