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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516,036.62, 774,145.65 and 235,582.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516,036.62, 774,145.65 and 235,582.22 is: 353,414.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516,036.62 : 774,145.65 = 235,582.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516,036.62/774,145.65 = 235,582.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516,036.62x = 774,145.65 × 235,582.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516,036.62x = 182,374,950,830.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,374,950,830.34/516,036.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,414.75

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