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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,867.92, 758,884.23 and 236,265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,867.92, 758,884.23 and 236,265.66 is: 354,436.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,867.92 : 758,884.23 = 236,265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,867.92/758,884.23 = 236,265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,867.92x = 758,884.23 × 236,265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,867.92x = 179,298,283,464.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,298,283,464.54/505,867.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,436.95

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