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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,003.83, 775,506.03 and 236,324.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,003.83, 775,506.03 and 236,324.25 is: 354,486.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,003.83 : 775,506.03 = 236,324.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,003.83/775,506.03 = 236,324.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,003.83x = 775,506.03 × 236,324.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,003.83x = 183,270,880,910.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,270,880,910.23/517,003.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,486.51

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