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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,458.26, 752,187.32 and 235,218.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,458.26, 752,187.32 and 235,218.77 is: 352,828.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,458.26 : 752,187.32 = 235,218.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,458.26/752,187.32 = 235,218.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,458.26x = 752,187.32 × 235,218.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,458.26x = 176,928,576,220.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,928,576,220.00/501,458.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,828.12

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