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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,930.96, 828,157.76 and 232,152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,930.96, 828,157.76 and 232,152.80 is: 348,339.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,930.96 : 828,157.76 = 232,152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,930.96/828,157.76 = 232,152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,930.96x = 828,157.76 × 232,152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,930.96x = 192,259,142,825.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,259,142,825.73/551,930.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,339.12

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