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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,748.84, 758,996.55 and 239,508.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,748.84, 758,996.55 and 239,508.92 is: 359,440.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,748.84 : 758,996.55 = 239,508.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,748.84/758,996.55 = 239,508.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,748.84x = 758,996.55 × 239,508.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,748.84x = 181,786,440,179.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,786,440,179.24/505,748.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,440.16

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