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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,954.67, 828,253.26 and 232,083.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,954.67, 828,253.26 and 232,083.39 is: 348,260.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,954.67 : 828,253.26 = 232,083.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,954.67/828,253.26 = 232,083.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,954.67x = 828,253.26 × 232,083.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,954.67x = 192,223,824,359.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,223,824,359.35/551,954.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,260.16

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