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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,989.04, 752,762.52 and 235,825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,989.04, 752,762.52 and 235,825.20 is: 353,633.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,989.04 : 752,762.52 = 235,825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,989.04/752,762.52 = 235,825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,989.04x = 752,762.52 × 235,825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,989.04x = 177,520,371,831.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,520,371,831.50/501,989.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,633.96

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