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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,750.40, 827,625.60 and 236,239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,750.40, 827,625.60 and 236,239.20 is: 354,358.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,750.40 : 827,625.60 = 236,239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,750.40/827,625.60 = 236,239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,750.40x = 827,625.60 × 236,239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,750.40x = 195,517,609,643.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,517,609,643.52/551,750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,358.80

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