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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,976.93, 829,787.78 and 233,109.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,976.93, 829,787.78 and 233,109.21 is: 349,799.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,976.93 : 829,787.78 = 233,109.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,976.93/829,787.78 = 233,109.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,976.93x = 829,787.78 × 233,109.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,976.93x = 193,431,173,863.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,431,173,863.45/552,976.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,799.72

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