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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,629.08, 750,418.74 and 234,165

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,629.08, 750,418.74 and 234,165 is: 351,001.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,629.08 : 750,418.74 = 234,165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,629.08/750,418.74 = 234,165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,629.08x = 750,418.74 × 234,165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,629.08x = 175,721,804,252.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,721,804,252.10/500,629.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,001.99

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