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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,970.68, 828,277.28 and 232,099.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,970.68, 828,277.28 and 232,099.40 is: 348,284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,970.68 : 828,277.28 = 232,099.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,970.68/828,277.28 = 232,099.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,970.68x = 828,277.28 × 232,099.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,970.68x = 192,242,659,721.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,242,659,721.63/551,970.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,284.19

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