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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,140.24, 752,569.92 and 235,312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,140.24, 752,569.92 and 235,312.20 is: 352,668.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,140.24 : 752,569.92 = 235,312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,140.24/752,569.92 = 235,312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,140.24x = 752,569.92 × 235,312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,140.24x = 177,088,883,529.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,088,883,529.02/502,140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,668.18

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