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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506,234.55, 759,725.66 and 239,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506,234.55, 759,725.66 and 239,996 is: 360,171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506,234.55 : 759,725.66 = 239,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506,234.55/759,725.66 = 239,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506,234.55x = 759,725.66 × 239,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506,234.55x = 182,331,119,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,331,119,497.36/506,234.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,171.23

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