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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,003.04, 752,783.52 and 235,839.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,003.04, 752,783.52 and 235,839.20 is: 353,654.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,003.04 : 752,783.52 = 235,839.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,003.04/752,783.52 = 235,839.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,003.04x = 752,783.52 × 235,839.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,003.04x = 177,535,863,129.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,535,863,129.98/502,003.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,654.96

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