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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,192.80, 827,997.60 and 236,292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,192.80, 827,997.60 and 236,292.80 is: 354,314.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,192.80 : 827,997.60 = 236,292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,192.80/827,997.60 = 236,292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,192.80x = 827,997.60 × 236,292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,192.80x = 195,649,871,297.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,649,871,297.28/552,192.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,314.42

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