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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,880, 826,669.56 and 235,339.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,880, 826,669.56 and 235,339.28 is: 353,158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,880 : 826,669.56 = 235,339.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,880/826,669.56 = 235,339.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,880x = 826,669.56 × 235,339.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,880x = 194,547,819,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,547,819,048.32/550,880
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,158.25

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