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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,591.27, 827,717.38 and 236,048.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,591.27, 827,717.38 and 236,048.48 is: 354,214.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,591.27 : 827,717.38 = 236,048.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,591.27/827,717.38 = 236,048.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,591.27x = 827,717.38 × 236,048.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,591.27x = 195,381,424,099.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,381,424,099.75/551,591.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,214.14

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