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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,473.60, 750,353.80 and 234,088.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,473.60, 750,353.80 and 234,088.90 is: 350,966.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,473.60 : 750,353.80 = 234,088.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,473.60/750,353.80 = 234,088.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,473.60x = 750,353.80 × 234,088.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,473.60x = 175,649,495,067.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,649,495,067.60/500,473.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,966.55

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