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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,078.44, 826,704.06 and 235,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,078.44, 826,704.06 and 235,537 is: 353,342.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,078.44 : 826,704.06 = 235,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,078.44/826,704.06 = 235,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,078.44x = 826,704.06 × 235,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,078.44x = 194,719,394,180.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,719,394,180.22/551,078.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,342.43

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