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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,641.66, 752,708.52 and 235,423.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,641.66, 752,708.52 and 235,423.82 is: 353,251.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,641.66 : 752,708.52 = 235,423.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,641.66/752,708.52 = 235,423.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,641.66x = 752,708.52 × 235,423.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,641.66x = 177,205,511,361.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,205,511,361.40/501,641.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,251.19

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