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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,596.68, 752,812.38 and 235,957.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,596.68, 752,812.38 and 235,957.64 is: 353,428.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,596.68 : 752,812.38 = 235,957.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,596.68/752,812.38 = 235,957.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,596.68x = 752,812.38 × 235,957.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,596.68x = 177,631,828,783.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,631,828,783.52/502,596.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,428.18

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