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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,423.40, 827,135.10 and 235,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,423.40, 827,135.10 and 235,912.20 is: 353,868.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,423.40 : 827,135.10 = 235,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,423.40/827,135.10 = 235,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,423.40x = 827,135.10 × 235,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,423.40x = 195,131,261,138.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,131,261,138.22/551,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,868.30

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