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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,614.27, 750,396.52 and 234,150.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,614.27, 750,396.52 and 234,150.19 is: 350,979.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,614.27 : 750,396.52 = 234,150.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,614.27/750,396.52 = 234,150.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,614.27x = 750,396.52 × 234,150.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,614.27x = 175,705,486,150.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,705,486,150.04/500,614.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,979.78

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