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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,901.50, 826,701.82 and 235,360.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,901.50, 826,701.82 and 235,360.78 is: 353,190.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,901.50 : 826,701.82 = 235,360.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,901.50/826,701.82 = 235,360.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,901.50x = 826,701.82 × 235,360.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,901.50x = 194,573,185,182.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,573,185,182.62/550,901.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,190.52

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