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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,597.28, 752,813.31 and 235,958.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,597.28, 752,813.31 and 235,958.24 is: 353,429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,597.28 : 752,813.31 = 235,958.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,597.28/752,813.31 = 235,958.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,597.28x = 752,813.31 × 235,958.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,597.28x = 177,632,503,676.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,632,503,676.17/502,597.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,429.10

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