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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,966.28, 828,270.59 and 232,094.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,966.28, 828,270.59 and 232,094.96 is: 348,277.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,966.28 : 828,270.59 = 232,094.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,966.28/828,270.59 = 232,094.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,966.28x = 828,270.59 × 232,094.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,966.28x = 192,237,424,153.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,237,424,153.40/551,966.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,277.48

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