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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,473.40, 827,210.10 and 235,962.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,473.40, 827,210.10 and 235,962.20 is: 353,943.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,473.40 : 827,210.10 = 235,962.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,473.40/827,210.10 = 235,962.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,473.40x = 827,210.10 × 235,962.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,473.40x = 195,190,315,058.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,190,315,058.22/551,473.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,943.30

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