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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,141.24, 752,571.42 and 235,313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,141.24, 752,571.42 and 235,313.20 is: 352,669.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,141.24 : 752,571.42 = 235,313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,141.24/752,571.42 = 235,313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,141.24x = 752,571.42 × 235,313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,141.24x = 177,089,989,068.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,089,989,068.74/502,141.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,669.68

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