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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,759.44, 826,225.64 and 235,218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,759.44, 826,225.64 and 235,218 is: 352,863.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,759.44 : 826,225.64 = 235,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,759.44/826,225.64 = 235,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,759.44x = 826,225.64 × 235,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,759.44x = 194,343,142,589.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,343,142,589.52/550,759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,863.93

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