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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,002.80, 750,242.94 and 233,724.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,002.80, 750,242.94 and 233,724.64 is: 350,698.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,002.80 : 750,242.94 = 233,724.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,002.80/750,242.94 = 233,724.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,002.80x = 750,242.94 × 233,724.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,002.80x = 175,350,261,064.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,350,261,064.04/500,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,698.56

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