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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,992.14, 754,477.20 and 236,604.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,992.14, 754,477.20 and 236,604.98 is: 354,902.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,992.14 : 754,477.20 = 236,604.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,992.14/754,477.20 = 236,604.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,992.14x = 754,477.20 × 236,604.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,992.14x = 178,513,062,816.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,513,062,816.46/502,992.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,902.29

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