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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,647.67, 752,717.52 and 235,429.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,647.67, 752,717.52 and 235,429.83 is: 353,260.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,647.67 : 752,717.52 = 235,429.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,647.67/752,717.52 = 235,429.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,647.67x = 752,717.52 × 235,429.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,647.67x = 177,212,157,771.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,212,157,771.62/501,647.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,260.20

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