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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,357.40, 827,036.10 and 235,846.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,357.40, 827,036.10 and 235,846.20 is: 353,769.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,357.40 : 827,036.10 = 235,846.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,357.40/827,036.10 = 235,846.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,357.40x = 827,036.10 × 235,846.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,357.40x = 195,053,321,447.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,053,321,447.82/551,357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,769.30

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