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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,848.51, 753,774.54 and 236,131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,848.51, 753,774.54 and 236,131.58 is: 353,963.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,848.51 : 753,774.54 = 236,131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,848.51/753,774.54 = 236,131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,848.51x = 753,774.54 × 236,131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,848.51x = 177,989,969,325.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,989,969,325.10/502,848.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,963.40

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