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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,763.44, 826,231.64 and 235,222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,763.44, 826,231.64 and 235,222 is: 352,869.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,763.44 : 826,231.64 = 235,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,763.44/826,231.64 = 235,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,763.44x = 826,231.64 × 235,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,763.44x = 194,347,858,824.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,347,858,824.08/550,763.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,869.93

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