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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,003.80, 827,714.10 and 236,103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,003.80, 827,714.10 and 236,103.80 is: 354,030.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,003.80 : 827,714.10 = 236,103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,003.80/827,714.10 = 236,103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,003.80x = 827,714.10 × 236,103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,003.80x = 195,426,444,323.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,426,444,323.58/552,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,030.98

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