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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,474.85, 750,355.67 and 234,090.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,474.85, 750,355.67 and 234,090.15 is: 350,968.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,474.85 : 750,355.67 = 234,090.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,474.85/750,355.67 = 234,090.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,474.85x = 750,355.67 × 234,090.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,474.85x = 175,650,871,343.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,650,871,343.65/500,474.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,968.43

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