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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,761.56, 754,388.18 and 236,548.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,761.56, 754,388.18 and 236,548.58 is: 354,938.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,761.56 : 754,388.18 = 236,548.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,761.56/754,388.18 = 236,548.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,761.56x = 754,388.18 × 236,548.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,761.56x = 178,449,451,565.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,449,451,565.04/502,761.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,938.54

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