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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,922.93, 763,160.20 and 239,127.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,922.93, 763,160.20 and 239,127.83 is: 358,586.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,922.93 : 763,160.20 = 239,127.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,922.93/763,160.20 = 239,127.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,922.93x = 763,160.20 × 239,127.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,922.93x = 182,492,844,740.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,492,844,740.59/508,922.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,586.41

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