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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,155.60, 828,233.40 and 237,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,155.60, 828,233.40 and 237,227.60 is: 355,841.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,155.60 : 828,233.40 = 237,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,155.60/828,233.40 = 237,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,155.60x = 828,233.40 × 237,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,155.60x = 196,479,821,721.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,479,821,721.84/552,155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,841.40

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