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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,614.64, 750,397.08 and 234,150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,614.64, 750,397.08 and 234,150.56 is: 350,980.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,614.64 : 750,397.08 = 234,150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,614.64/750,397.08 = 234,150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,614.64x = 750,397.08 × 234,150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,614.64x = 175,705,898,380.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,705,898,380.36/500,614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,980.34

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