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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,592.39, 827,719.06 and 236,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,592.39, 827,719.06 and 236,049.60 is: 354,215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,592.39 : 827,719.06 = 236,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,592.39/827,719.06 = 236,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,592.39x = 827,719.06 × 236,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,592.39x = 195,382,753,025.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,382,753,025.38/551,592.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,215.82

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