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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,887, 826,680.06 and 235,346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,887, 826,680.06 and 235,346.28 is: 353,168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,887 : 826,680.06 = 235,346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,887/826,680.06 = 235,346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,887x = 826,680.06 × 235,346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,887x = 194,556,076,871.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,556,076,871.18/550,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,168.76

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