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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,412.52, 750,372.54 and 234,032.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,412.52, 750,372.54 and 234,032.68 is: 350,933.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,412.52 : 750,372.54 = 234,032.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,412.52/750,372.54 = 234,032.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,412.52x = 750,372.54 × 234,032.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,412.52x = 175,611,696,534.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,611,696,534.61/500,412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,933.86

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