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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,846.16, 827,594.28 and 236,218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,846.16, 827,594.28 and 236,218.32 is: 354,252.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,846.16 : 827,594.28 = 236,218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,846.16/827,594.28 = 236,218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,846.16x = 827,594.28 × 236,218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,846.16x = 195,492,930,463.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,492,930,463.21/551,846.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,252.59

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