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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,849.51, 753,776.04 and 236,132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,849.51, 753,776.04 and 236,132.58 is: 353,964.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,849.51 : 753,776.04 = 236,132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,849.51/753,776.04 = 236,132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,849.51x = 753,776.04 × 236,132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,849.51x = 177,991,081,067.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,991,081,067.38/502,849.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,964.91

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