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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,491.98, 750,381.29 and 234,107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,491.98, 750,381.29 and 234,107.28 is: 350,994.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,491.98 : 750,381.29 = 234,107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,491.98/750,381.29 = 234,107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,491.98x = 750,381.29 × 234,107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,491.98x = 175,669,722,764.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,669,722,764.79/500,491.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,994.08

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