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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,385.92, 752,936.64 and 235,557.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,385.92, 752,936.64 and 235,557.76 is: 353,035.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,385.92 : 752,936.64 = 235,557.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,385.92/752,936.64 = 235,557.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,385.92x = 752,936.64 × 235,557.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,385.92x = 177,360,068,340.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,360,068,340.33/502,385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,035.51

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