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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,480.08, 757,845.84 and 238,929.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,480.08, 757,845.84 and 238,929.28 is: 358,217.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,480.08 : 757,845.84 = 238,929.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,480.08/757,845.84 = 238,929.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,480.08x = 757,845.84 × 238,929.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,480.08x = 181,071,560,902.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,071,560,902.20/505,480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,217.01

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