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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,626.62, 752,551.44 and 235,245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,626.62, 752,551.44 and 235,245.16 is: 352,920.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,626.62 : 752,551.44 = 235,245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,626.62/752,551.44 = 235,245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,626.62x = 752,551.44 × 235,245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,626.62x = 177,034,085,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,034,085,292.80/501,626.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,920.04

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