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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,001.80, 750,241.44 and 233,723.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,001.80, 750,241.44 and 233,723.63 is: 350,697.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,001.80 : 750,241.44 = 233,723.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,001.80/750,241.44 = 233,723.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,001.80x = 750,241.44 × 233,723.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,001.80x = 175,349,152,733.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,349,152,733.23/500,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,697.04

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