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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,752.68, 753,119.30 and 232,502.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,752.68, 753,119.30 and 232,502.02 is: 348,286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,752.68 : 753,119.30 = 232,502.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,752.68/753,119.30 = 232,502.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,752.68x = 753,119.30 × 232,502.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,752.68x = 175,101,758,550.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,101,758,550.99/502,752.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,286.08

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