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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,917.63, 827,183.88 and 236,003.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,917.63, 827,183.88 and 236,003.05 is: 353,708.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,917.63 : 827,183.88 = 236,003.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,917.63/827,183.88 = 236,003.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,917.63x = 827,183.88 × 236,003.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,917.63x = 195,217,918,590.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,217,918,590.83/551,917.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,708.43

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