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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,077.60, 826,616.40 and 236,149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,077.60, 826,616.40 and 236,149.60 is: 354,224.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,077.60 : 826,616.40 = 236,149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,077.60/826,616.40 = 236,149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,077.60x = 826,616.40 × 236,149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,077.60x = 195,205,132,213.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,205,132,213.44/551,077.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,224.40

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