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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,771.06, 754,402.44 and 236,558.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,771.06, 754,402.44 and 236,558.08 is: 354,952.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,771.06 : 754,402.44 = 236,558.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,771.06/754,402.44 = 236,558.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,771.06x = 754,402.44 × 236,558.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,771.06x = 178,459,992,753.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,459,992,753.72/502,771.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,952.79

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