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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,001.30, 827,710.35 and 236,101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,001.30, 827,710.35 and 236,101.30 is: 354,027.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,001.30 : 827,710.35 = 236,101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,001.30/827,710.35 = 236,101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,001.30x = 827,710.35 × 236,101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,001.30x = 195,423,489,658.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,423,489,658.46/552,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,027.23

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