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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,861.76, 827,100.48 and 235,947.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,861.76, 827,100.48 and 235,947.84 is: 353,625.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,861.76 : 827,100.48 = 235,947.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,861.76/827,100.48 = 235,947.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,861.76x = 827,100.48 × 235,947.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,861.76x = 195,152,571,718.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,152,571,718.96/551,861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,625.83

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