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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,411.52, 750,371.04 and 234,031.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,411.52, 750,371.04 and 234,031.68 is: 350,932.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,411.52 : 750,371.04 = 234,031.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,411.52/750,371.04 = 234,031.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,411.52x = 750,371.04 × 234,031.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,411.52x = 175,610,595,114.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,610,595,114.55/500,411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,932.36

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