Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,851.40, 753,778.84 and 236,134.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 502,851.40, 753,778.84 and 236,134.44 is: 353,967.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502,851.40 : 753,778.84 = 236,134.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502,851.40/753,778.84 = 236,134.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502,851.40x = 753,778.84 × 236,134.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502,851.40x = 177,993,144,267.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,993,144,267.25/502,851.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,967.68
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