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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,727.08, 765,055.23 and 236,788.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,727.08, 765,055.23 and 236,788.50 is: 354,702.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,727.08 : 765,055.23 = 236,788.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,727.08/765,055.23 = 236,788.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,727.08x = 765,055.23 × 236,788.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,727.08x = 181,156,280,328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,156,280,328.86/510,727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,702.71

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