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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,849.40, 753,775.84 and 236,132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,849.40, 753,775.84 and 236,132.44 is: 353,964.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,849.40 : 753,775.84 = 236,132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,849.40/753,775.84 = 236,132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,849.40x = 753,775.84 × 236,132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,849.40x = 177,990,928,312.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,990,928,312.25/502,849.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,964.68

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