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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,975.93, 829,786.28 and 233,108.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,975.93, 829,786.28 and 233,108.21 is: 349,798.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,975.93 : 829,786.28 = 233,108.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,975.93/829,786.28 = 233,108.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,975.93x = 829,786.28 × 233,108.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,975.93x = 193,429,995,322.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,429,995,322.28/552,975.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,798.22

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