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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,366.05, 752,907.02 and 235,538.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,366.05, 752,907.02 and 235,538.01 is: 353,005.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,366.05 : 752,907.02 = 235,538.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,366.05/752,907.02 = 235,538.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,366.05x = 752,907.02 × 235,538.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,366.05x = 177,338,220,028.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,338,220,028.14/502,366.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,005.98

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