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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,807.91, 827,536.91 and 236,180.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,807.91, 827,536.91 and 236,180.07 is: 354,195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,807.91 : 827,536.91 = 236,180.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,807.91/827,536.91 = 236,180.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,807.91x = 827,536.91 × 236,180.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,807.91x = 195,447,724,150.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,447,724,150.48/551,807.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,195.22

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