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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,477.68, 753,103.26 and 235,882.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,477.68, 753,103.26 and 235,882.32 is: 353,535.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,477.68 : 753,103.26 = 235,882.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,477.68/753,103.26 = 235,882.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,477.68x = 753,103.26 × 235,882.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,477.68x = 177,643,744,168.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,643,744,168.36/502,477.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,535.59

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