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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,480.40, 827,220.60 and 235,969.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,480.40, 827,220.60 and 235,969.20 is: 353,953.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,480.40 : 827,220.60 = 235,969.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,480.40/827,220.60 = 235,969.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,480.40x = 827,220.60 × 235,969.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,480.40x = 195,198,583,205.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,198,583,205.52/551,480.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,953.80

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