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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,220.83, 762,052.76 and 234,369.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,220.83, 762,052.76 and 234,369.75 is: 351,426.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,220.83 : 762,052.76 = 234,369.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,220.83/762,052.76 = 234,369.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,220.83x = 762,052.76 × 234,369.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,220.83x = 178,602,117,412.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,602,117,412.75/508,220.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,426.20

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