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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,993.04, 752,768.52 and 235,829.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,993.04, 752,768.52 and 235,829.20 is: 353,639.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,993.04 : 752,768.52 = 235,829.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,993.04/752,768.52 = 235,829.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,993.04x = 752,768.52 × 235,829.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,993.04x = 177,524,797,856.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,524,797,856.78/501,993.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,639.96

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