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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,001.04, 752,780.52 and 235,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,001.04, 752,780.52 and 235,837.20 is: 353,651.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,001.04 : 752,780.52 = 235,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,001.04/752,780.52 = 235,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,001.04x = 752,780.52 × 235,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,001.04x = 177,533,650,051.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,533,650,051.34/502,001.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,651.96

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