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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,592.27, 827,718.88 and 236,049.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,592.27, 827,718.88 and 236,049.48 is: 354,215.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,592.27 : 827,718.88 = 236,049.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,592.27/827,718.88 = 236,049.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,592.27x = 827,718.88 × 236,049.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,592.27x = 195,382,605,891.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,382,605,891.34/551,592.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,215.64

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