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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,650.95, 752,722.44 and 235,433.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,650.95, 752,722.44 and 235,433.11 is: 353,265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,650.95 : 752,722.44 = 235,433.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,650.95/752,722.44 = 235,433.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,650.95x = 752,722.44 × 235,433.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,650.95x = 177,215,785,015.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,215,785,015.99/501,650.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,265.12

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