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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,498.71, 775,985.52 and 236,775.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,498.71, 775,985.52 and 236,775.39 is: 355,042.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,498.71 : 775,985.52 = 236,775.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,498.71/775,985.52 = 236,775.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,498.71x = 775,985.52 × 236,775.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,498.71x = 183,734,274,132.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,734,274,132.35/517,498.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,042.96

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