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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,044.60, 826,566.90 and 236,116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,044.60, 826,566.90 and 236,116.60 is: 354,174.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,044.60 : 826,566.90 = 236,116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,044.60/826,566.90 = 236,116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,044.60x = 826,566.90 × 236,116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,044.60x = 195,166,166,100.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,166,166,100.54/551,044.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,174.90

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