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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,335.76, 751,968.36 and 235,154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,335.76, 751,968.36 and 235,154.64 is: 352,715.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,335.76 : 751,968.36 = 235,154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,335.76/751,968.36 = 235,154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,335.76x = 751,968.36 × 235,154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,335.76x = 176,828,848,987.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,828,848,987.19/501,335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,715.41

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