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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,841, 827,068.98 and 235,926.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,841, 827,068.98 and 235,926.60 is: 353,593.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,841 : 827,068.98 = 235,926.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,841/827,068.98 = 235,926.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,841x = 827,068.98 × 235,926.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,841x = 195,127,572,416.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,127,572,416.87/551,841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,593.83

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