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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,488.40, 827,232.60 and 235,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,488.40, 827,232.60 and 235,977.20 is: 353,965.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,488.40 : 827,232.60 = 235,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,488.40/827,232.60 = 235,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,488.40x = 827,232.60 × 235,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,488.40x = 195,208,032,696.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,208,032,696.72/551,488.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,965.80

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