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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,016.80, 827,733.60 and 236,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,016.80, 827,733.60 and 236,116.80 is: 354,050.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,016.80 : 827,733.60 = 236,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,016.80/827,733.60 = 236,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,016.80x = 827,733.60 × 236,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,016.80x = 195,441,808,884.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,441,808,884.48/552,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,050.47

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