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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,581.80, 752,790.14 and 235,942.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,581.80, 752,790.14 and 235,942.76 is: 353,405.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,581.80 : 752,790.14 = 235,942.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,581.80/752,790.14 = 235,942.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,581.80x = 752,790.14 × 235,942.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,581.80x = 177,615,383,332.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,615,383,332.39/502,581.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,405.92

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