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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,762.56, 754,389.68 and 236,549.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,762.56, 754,389.68 and 236,549.58 is: 354,940.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,762.56 : 754,389.68 = 236,549.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,762.56/754,389.68 = 236,549.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,762.56x = 754,389.68 × 236,549.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,762.56x = 178,450,560,777.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,450,560,777.59/502,762.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,940.04

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