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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,078.60, 826,617.90 and 236,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,078.60, 826,617.90 and 236,150.60 is: 354,225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,078.60 : 826,617.90 = 236,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,078.60/826,617.90 = 236,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,078.60x = 826,617.90 × 236,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,078.60x = 195,206,313,055.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,206,313,055.74/551,078.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,225.90

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