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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,398.60, 825,597.90 and 235,470.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,398.60, 825,597.90 and 235,470.60 is: 353,205.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,398.60 : 825,597.90 = 235,470.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,398.60/825,597.90 = 235,470.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,398.60x = 825,597.90 × 235,470.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,398.60x = 194,404,032,871.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,404,032,871.74/550,398.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,205.90

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