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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,733.83, 758,974.05 and 239,493.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,733.83, 758,974.05 and 239,493.92 is: 359,417.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,733.83 : 758,974.05 = 239,493.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,733.83/758,974.05 = 239,493.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,733.83x = 758,974.05 × 239,493.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,733.83x = 181,769,666,617.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,769,666,617.91/505,733.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,417.66

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