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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,008.30, 827,720.85 and 236,108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,008.30, 827,720.85 and 236,108.30 is: 354,037.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,008.30 : 827,720.85 = 236,108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,008.30/827,720.85 = 236,108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,008.30x = 827,720.85 × 236,108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,008.30x = 195,431,762,768.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,431,762,768.06/552,008.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,037.73

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