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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,046.14, 750,051.43 and 200,446.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,046.14, 750,051.43 and 200,446.27 is: 300,662.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,046.14 : 750,051.43 = 200,446.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,046.14/750,051.43 = 200,446.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,046.14x = 750,051.43 × 200,446.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,046.14x = 150,345,009,075.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,345,009,075.42/500,046.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,662.27

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