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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,384.52, 750,464.20 and 230,253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,384.52, 750,464.20 and 230,253.54 is: 345,328.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,384.52 : 750,464.20 = 230,253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,384.52/750,464.20 = 230,253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,384.52x = 750,464.20 × 230,253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,384.52x = 172,797,036,166.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,797,036,166.84/500,384.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,328.50

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