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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,953.67, 828,251.76 and 232,082.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,953.67, 828,251.76 and 232,082.39 is: 348,258.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,953.67 : 828,251.76 = 232,082.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,953.67/828,251.76 = 232,082.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,953.67x = 828,251.76 × 232,082.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,953.67x = 192,222,647,982.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,222,647,982.51/551,953.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,258.66

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