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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,413.52, 750,374.04 and 234,033.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,413.52, 750,374.04 and 234,033.68 is: 350,935.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,413.52 : 750,374.04 = 234,033.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,413.52/750,374.04 = 234,033.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,413.52x = 750,374.04 × 234,033.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,413.52x = 175,612,797,957.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,612,797,957.67/500,413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,935.36

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