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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,934.06, 827,208.54 and 236,019.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,934.06, 827,208.54 and 236,019.48 is: 353,733.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,934.06 : 827,208.54 = 236,019.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,934.06/827,208.54 = 236,019.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,934.06x = 827,208.54 × 236,019.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,934.06x = 195,237,329,462.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,237,329,462.36/551,934.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,733.07

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