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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,972.68, 828,280.28 and 232,101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,972.68, 828,280.28 and 232,101.40 is: 348,287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,972.68 : 828,280.28 = 232,101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,972.68/828,280.28 = 232,101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,972.68x = 828,280.28 × 232,101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,972.68x = 192,245,012,580.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,245,012,580.39/551,972.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,287.19

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