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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,199.40, 828,299.10 and 236,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,199.40, 828,299.10 and 236,688.20 is: 355,032.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,199.40 : 828,299.10 = 236,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,199.40/828,299.10 = 236,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,199.40x = 828,299.10 × 236,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,199.40x = 196,048,623,040.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,048,623,040.62/552,199.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,032.30

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