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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,234.88, 752,711.54 and 235,407.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,234.88, 752,711.54 and 235,407.51 is: 352,810.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,234.88 : 752,711.54 = 235,407.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,234.88/752,711.54 = 235,407.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,234.88x = 752,711.54 × 235,407.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,234.88x = 177,193,948,202.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,193,948,202.63/502,234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,810.92

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