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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,457.26, 752,185.82 and 235,217.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,457.26, 752,185.82 and 235,217.77 is: 352,826.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,457.26 : 752,185.82 = 235,217.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,457.26/752,185.82 = 235,217.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,457.26x = 752,185.82 × 235,217.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,457.26x = 176,927,472,738.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,927,472,738.84/501,457.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,826.63

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