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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,032.08, 752,827 and 235,868.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,032.08, 752,827 and 235,868.24 is: 353,698.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,032.08 : 752,827 = 235,868.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,032.08/752,827 = 235,868.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,032.08x = 752,827 × 235,868.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,032.08x = 177,567,979,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,567,979,514.48/502,032.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,698.47

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