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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,140.08, 753,109.41 and 245,862.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,140.08, 753,109.41 and 245,862.23 is: 368,744.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,140.08 : 753,109.41 = 245,862.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,140.08/753,109.41 = 245,862.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,140.08x = 753,109.41 × 245,862.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,140.08x = 185,161,155,211.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,161,155,211.04/502,140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,744.03

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