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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,594.14, 827,721.70 and 236,051.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,594.14, 827,721.70 and 236,051.35 is: 354,218.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,594.14 : 827,721.70 = 236,051.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,594.14/827,721.70 = 236,051.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,594.14x = 827,721.70 × 236,051.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,594.14x = 195,384,822,049.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,384,822,049.86/551,594.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,218.45

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