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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,445.90, 827,168.85 and 235,934.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,445.90, 827,168.85 and 235,934.70 is: 353,902.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,445.90 : 827,168.85 = 235,934.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,445.90/827,168.85 = 235,934.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,445.90x = 827,168.85 × 235,934.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,445.90x = 195,157,834,474.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,157,834,474.10/551,445.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,902.05

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