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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,004.80, 827,715.60 and 236,104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,004.80, 827,715.60 and 236,104.80 is: 354,032.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,004.80 : 827,715.60 = 236,104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,004.80/827,715.60 = 236,104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,004.80x = 827,715.60 × 236,104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,004.80x = 195,427,626,194.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,427,626,194.88/552,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,032.48

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