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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,825.29, 826,077.87 and 230,968.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,825.29, 826,077.87 and 230,968.35 is: 346,385.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,825.29 : 826,077.87 = 230,968.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,825.29/826,077.87 = 230,968.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,825.29x = 826,077.87 × 230,968.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,825.29x = 190,797,842,605.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,797,842,605.42/550,825.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,385.41

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