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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,999.80, 750,238.44 and 233,721.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,999.80, 750,238.44 and 233,721.63 is: 350,694.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,999.80 : 750,238.44 = 233,721.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,999.80/750,238.44 = 233,721.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,999.80x = 750,238.44 × 233,721.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,999.80x = 175,346,951,085.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,346,951,085.46/499,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,694.04

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