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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,607.22, 752,828.10 and 235,968.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,607.22, 752,828.10 and 235,968.18 is: 353,443.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,607.22 : 752,828.10 = 235,968.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,607.22/752,828.10 = 235,968.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,607.22x = 752,828.10 × 235,968.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,607.22x = 177,643,476,609.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,643,476,609.86/502,607.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,443.94

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