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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,001.80, 827,711.10 and 236,101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,001.80, 827,711.10 and 236,101.80 is: 354,027.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,001.80 : 827,711.10 = 236,101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,001.80/827,711.10 = 236,101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,001.80x = 827,711.10 × 236,101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,001.80x = 195,424,080,589.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,424,080,589.98/552,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,027.98

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