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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,669.67, 754,250.47 and 236,457.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,669.67, 754,250.47 and 236,457.05 is: 354,801.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,669.67 : 754,250.47 = 236,457.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,669.67/754,250.47 = 236,457.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,669.67x = 754,250.47 × 236,457.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,669.67x = 178,347,836,734.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,347,836,734.92/502,669.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,801.27

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