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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,007.80, 750,250.44 and 233,729.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,007.80, 750,250.44 and 233,729.64 is: 350,706.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,007.80 : 750,250.44 = 233,729.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,007.80/750,250.44 = 233,729.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,007.80x = 750,250.44 × 233,729.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,007.80x = 175,355,765,251.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,355,765,251.04/500,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,706.06

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