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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,464.40, 827,196.60 and 235,953.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,464.40, 827,196.60 and 235,953.20 is: 353,929.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,464.40 : 827,196.60 = 235,953.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,464.40/827,196.60 = 235,953.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,464.40x = 827,196.60 × 235,953.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,464.40x = 195,179,684,799.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,179,684,799.12/551,464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,929.80

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