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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,737.78, 758,076.82 and 235,643.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,737.78, 758,076.82 and 235,643.21 is: 353,217.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,737.78 : 758,076.82 = 235,643.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,737.78/758,076.82 = 235,643.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,737.78x = 758,076.82 × 235,643.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,737.78x = 178,635,655,291.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,635,655,291.39/505,737.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,217.94

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