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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,721.63, 826,169.93 and 235,181.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,721.63, 826,169.93 and 235,181.27 is: 352,809.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,721.63 : 826,169.93 = 235,181.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,721.63/826,169.93 = 235,181.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,721.63x = 826,169.93 × 235,181.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,721.63x = 194,299,695,144.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,299,695,144.66/550,721.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,809.27

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