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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,986.54, 752,758.77 and 235,822.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,986.54, 752,758.77 and 235,822.70 is: 353,630.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,986.54 : 752,758.77 = 235,822.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,986.54/752,758.77 = 235,822.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,986.54x = 752,758.77 × 235,822.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,986.54x = 177,517,605,590.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,517,605,590.08/501,986.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,630.21

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