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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,627.47, 752,552.71 and 235,246.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,627.47, 752,552.71 and 235,246.01 is: 352,921.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,627.47 : 752,552.71 = 235,246.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,627.47/752,552.71 = 235,246.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,627.47x = 752,552.71 × 235,246.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,627.47x = 177,035,017,991.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,035,017,991.31/501,627.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,921.30

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