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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,481.99, 757,206.02 and 239,499.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,481.99, 757,206.02 and 239,499.05 is: 358,766.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,481.99 : 757,206.02 = 239,499.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,481.99/757,206.02 = 239,499.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,481.99x = 757,206.02 × 239,499.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,481.99x = 181,350,119,257.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,350,119,257.00/505,481.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,766.73

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