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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,385.52, 750,465.70 and 230,254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,385.52, 750,465.70 and 230,254.54 is: 345,330.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,385.52 : 750,465.70 = 230,254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,385.52/750,465.70 = 230,254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,385.52x = 750,465.70 × 230,254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,385.52x = 172,798,134,539.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,798,134,539.28/500,385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,330.01

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