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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,366.40, 827,049.60 and 235,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,366.40, 827,049.60 and 235,855.20 is: 353,782.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,366.40 : 827,049.60 = 235,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,366.40/827,049.60 = 235,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,366.40x = 827,049.60 × 235,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,366.40x = 195,063,948,817.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,063,948,817.92/551,366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,782.80

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