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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,790.17, 825,207.83 and 230,235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,790.17, 825,207.83 and 230,235.41 is: 344,944.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,790.17 : 825,207.83 = 230,235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,790.17/825,207.83 = 230,235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,790.17x = 825,207.83 × 230,235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,790.17x = 189,992,058,661.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,992,058,661.43/550,790.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,944.54

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