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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,343.40, 825,515.10 and 235,415.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,343.40, 825,515.10 and 235,415.40 is: 353,123.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,343.40 : 825,515.10 = 235,415.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,343.40/825,515.10 = 235,415.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,343.40x = 825,515.10 × 235,415.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,343.40x = 194,338,967,472.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,338,967,472.54/550,343.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,123.10

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