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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,637.76, 758,163.24 and 239,396.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,637.76, 758,163.24 and 239,396.04 is: 358,955.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,637.76 : 758,163.24 = 239,396.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,637.76/758,163.24 = 239,396.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,637.76x = 758,163.24 × 239,396.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,637.76x = 181,501,277,329.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,501,277,329.57/505,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,955.15

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