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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,739.52, 758,982.56 and 239,499.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,739.52, 758,982.56 and 239,499.54 is: 359,426.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,739.52 : 758,982.56 = 239,499.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,739.52/758,982.56 = 239,499.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,739.52x = 758,982.56 × 239,499.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,739.52x = 181,775,972,790.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,775,972,790.53/505,739.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,426.08

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