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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,823.96, 827,794.26 and 236,196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,823.96, 827,794.26 and 236,196.12 is: 354,319.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,823.96 : 827,794.26 = 236,196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,823.96/827,794.26 = 236,196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,823.96x = 827,794.26 × 236,196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,823.96x = 195,521,792,370.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,521,792,370.27/551,823.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,319.14

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