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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,916.70, 827,182.50 and 236,002.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,916.70, 827,182.50 and 236,002.12 is: 353,707.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,916.70 : 827,182.50 = 236,002.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,916.70/827,182.50 = 236,002.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,916.70x = 827,182.50 × 236,002.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,916.70x = 195,216,823,626.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,216,823,626.90/551,916.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,707.04

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