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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,084.44, 826,713.06 and 235,543

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,084.44, 826,713.06 and 235,543 is: 353,351.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,084.44 : 826,713.06 = 235,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,084.44/826,713.06 = 235,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,084.44x = 826,713.06 × 235,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,084.44x = 194,726,474,291.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,726,474,291.58/551,084.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,351.43

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