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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,022.24, 775,670.04 and 236,473.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,022.24, 775,670.04 and 236,473.88 is: 354,773.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,022.24 : 775,670.04 = 236,473.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,022.24/775,670.04 = 236,473.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,022.24x = 775,670.04 × 236,473.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,022.24x = 183,425,700,080.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,425,700,080.21/517,022.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,773.33

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