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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,946.34, 828,238.45 and 232,072.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,946.34, 828,238.45 and 232,072.68 is: 348,243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,946.34 : 828,238.45 = 232,072.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,946.34/828,238.45 = 232,072.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,946.34x = 828,238.45 × 232,072.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,946.34x = 192,211,516,770.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,211,516,770.55/551,946.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,243.12

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