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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,938.08, 827,214.52 and 236,023.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,938.08, 827,214.52 and 236,023.48 is: 353,739.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,938.08 : 827,214.52 = 236,023.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,938.08/827,214.52 = 236,023.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,938.08x = 827,214.52 × 236,023.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,938.08x = 195,242,049,716.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,242,049,716.93/551,938.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,739.05

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