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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,761.60, 826,228.48 and 235,220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,761.60, 826,228.48 and 235,220.16 is: 352,867.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,761.60 : 826,228.48 = 235,220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,761.60/826,228.48 = 235,220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,761.60x = 826,228.48 × 235,220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,761.60x = 194,345,595,262.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,345,595,262.16/550,761.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,867.00

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