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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,928.01, 763,167.77 and 239,132.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,928.01, 763,167.77 and 239,132.91 is: 358,594.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,928.01 : 763,167.77 = 239,132.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,928.01/763,167.77 = 239,132.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,928.01x = 763,167.77 × 239,132.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,928.01x = 182,498,529,273.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,498,529,273.58/508,928.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,594.00

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