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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516,005.20, 774,007.80 and 236,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516,005.20, 774,007.80 and 236,069.20 is: 354,103.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516,005.20 : 774,007.80 = 236,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516,005.20/774,007.80 = 236,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516,005.20x = 774,007.80 × 236,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516,005.20x = 182,719,402,139.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,719,402,139.76/516,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,103.80

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