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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,006.28, 750,083.18 and 144,974.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,006.28, 750,083.18 and 144,974.20 is: 217,482.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,006.28 : 750,083.18 = 144,974.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,006.28/750,083.18 = 144,974.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,006.28x = 750,083.18 × 144,974.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,006.28x = 108,742,708,953.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,742,708,953.96/500,006.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,482.69

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