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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,033.08, 752,828.50 and 235,869.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,033.08, 752,828.50 and 235,869.24 is: 353,699.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,033.08 : 752,828.50 = 235,869.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,033.08/752,828.50 = 235,869.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,033.08x = 752,828.50 × 235,869.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,033.08x = 177,569,086,145.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,569,086,145.34/502,033.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,699.97

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