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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,863.26, 827,102.73 and 235,949.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,863.26, 827,102.73 and 235,949.34 is: 353,628.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,863.26 : 827,102.73 = 235,949.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,863.26/827,102.73 = 235,949.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,863.26x = 827,102.73 × 235,949.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,863.26x = 195,154,343,255.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,154,343,255.70/551,863.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,628.08

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