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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,608.08, 750,387.24 and 234,144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,608.08, 750,387.24 and 234,144 is: 350,970.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,608.08 : 750,387.24 = 234,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,608.08/750,387.24 = 234,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,608.08x = 750,387.24 × 234,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,608.08x = 175,698,669,922.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,698,669,922.56/500,608.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,970.50

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