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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,145.08, 754,476.42 and 236,680.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,145.08, 754,476.42 and 236,680.76 is: 354,907.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,145.08 : 754,476.42 = 236,680.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,145.08/754,476.42 = 236,680.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,145.08x = 754,476.42 × 236,680.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,145.08x = 178,570,052,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,570,052,487.68/503,145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,907.68

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