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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,567.58, 750,326.22 and 234,103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,567.58, 750,326.22 and 234,103.50 is: 350,909.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,567.58 : 750,326.22 = 234,103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,567.58/750,326.22 = 234,103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,567.58x = 750,326.22 × 234,103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,567.58x = 175,653,994,243.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,653,994,243.77/500,567.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,909.65

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