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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,492.48, 750,382.04 and 234,107.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,492.48, 750,382.04 and 234,107.78 is: 350,994.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,492.48 : 750,382.04 = 234,107.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,492.48/750,382.04 = 234,107.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,492.48x = 750,382.04 × 234,107.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,492.48x = 175,670,268,613.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,670,268,613.82/500,492.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,994.82

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