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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,225.12, 752,943.84 and 235,848.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,225.12, 752,943.84 and 235,848.52 is: 353,587.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,225.12 : 752,943.84 = 235,848.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,225.12/752,943.84 = 235,848.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,225.12x = 752,943.84 × 235,848.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,225.12x = 177,580,690,307.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,580,690,307.12/502,225.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,587.83

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