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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,997.80, 750,235.45 and 233,719.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,997.80, 750,235.45 and 233,719.62 is: 350,691.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,997.80 : 750,235.45 = 233,719.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,997.80/750,235.45 = 233,719.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,997.80x = 750,235.45 × 233,719.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,997.80x = 175,344,744,284.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,344,744,284.53/499,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,691.03

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