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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,473.85, 750,354.17 and 234,089.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,473.85, 750,354.17 and 234,089.15 is: 350,966.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,473.85 : 750,354.17 = 234,089.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,473.85/750,354.17 = 234,089.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,473.85x = 750,354.17 × 234,089.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,473.85x = 175,649,769,854.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,649,769,854.26/500,473.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,966.93

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