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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,916.63, 827,182.38 and 236,002.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,916.63, 827,182.38 and 236,002.05 is: 353,706.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,916.63 : 827,182.38 = 236,002.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,916.63/827,182.38 = 236,002.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,916.63x = 827,182.38 × 236,002.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,916.63x = 195,216,737,403.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,216,737,403.88/551,916.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,706.93

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