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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,962.92, 828,265.68 and 232,091.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,962.92, 828,265.68 and 232,091.64 is: 348,272.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,962.92 : 828,265.68 = 232,091.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,962.92/828,265.68 = 232,091.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,962.92x = 828,265.68 × 232,091.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,962.92x = 192,233,540,026.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,233,540,026.92/551,962.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,272.56

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