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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,194.40, 828,291.60 and 236,683.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,194.40, 828,291.60 and 236,683.20 is: 355,024.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,194.40 : 828,291.60 = 236,683.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,194.40/828,291.60 = 236,683.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,194.40x = 828,291.60 × 236,683.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,194.40x = 196,042,706,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,042,706,421.12/552,194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,024.80

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