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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,914.56, 827,179.29 and 235,999.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,914.56, 827,179.29 and 235,999.98 is: 353,703.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,914.56 : 827,179.29 = 235,999.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,914.56/827,179.29 = 235,999.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,914.56x = 827,179.29 × 235,999.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,914.56x = 195,214,295,896.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,214,295,896.41/551,914.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,703.83

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