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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,963.42, 828,266.43 and 232,092.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,963.42, 828,266.43 and 232,092.14 is: 348,273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,963.42 : 828,266.43 = 232,092.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,963.42/828,266.43 = 232,092.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,963.42x = 828,266.43 × 232,092.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,963.42x = 192,234,128,228.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,234,128,228.86/551,963.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,273.31

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