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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,684.44, 826,113.06 and 235,143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,684.44, 826,113.06 and 235,143 is: 352,751.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,684.44 : 826,113.06 = 235,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,684.44/826,113.06 = 235,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,684.44x = 826,113.06 × 235,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,684.44x = 194,254,703,267.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,254,703,267.58/550,684.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,751.39

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