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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,103.53, 828,476.40 and 232,232.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,103.53, 828,476.40 and 232,232.01 is: 348,483.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,103.53 : 828,476.40 = 232,232.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,103.53/828,476.40 = 232,232.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,103.53x = 828,476.40 × 232,232.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,103.53x = 192,398,739,609.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,398,739,609.56/552,103.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,483.08

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