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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,415.52, 750,377.04 and 234,035.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,415.52, 750,377.04 and 234,035.68 is: 350,938.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,415.52 : 750,377.04 = 234,035.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,415.52/750,377.04 = 234,035.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,415.52x = 750,377.04 × 234,035.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,415.52x = 175,615,000,812.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,615,000,812.79/500,415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,938.36

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