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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,985.11, 754,466.73 and 236,597.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,985.11, 754,466.73 and 236,597.98 is: 354,891.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,985.11 : 754,466.73 = 236,597.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,985.11/754,466.73 = 236,597.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,985.11x = 754,466.73 × 236,597.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,985.11x = 178,505,304,295.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,505,304,295.21/502,985.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,891.83

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