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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,079.10, 826,618.65 and 236,151.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,079.10, 826,618.65 and 236,151.10 is: 354,226.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,079.10 : 826,618.65 = 236,151.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,079.10/826,618.65 = 236,151.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,079.10x = 826,618.65 × 236,151.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,079.10x = 195,206,903,478.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,206,903,478.02/551,079.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,226.65

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