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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,453.40, 827,180.10 and 235,942.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,453.40, 827,180.10 and 235,942.20 is: 353,913.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,453.40 : 827,180.10 = 235,942.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,453.40/827,180.10 = 235,942.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,453.40x = 827,180.10 × 235,942.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,453.40x = 195,166,692,590.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,166,692,590.22/551,453.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,913.30

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