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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,047.14, 750,052.93 and 200,447.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,047.14, 750,052.93 and 200,447.27 is: 300,663.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,047.14 : 750,052.93 = 200,447.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,047.14/750,052.93 = 200,447.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,047.14x = 750,052.93 × 200,447.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,047.14x = 150,346,062,174.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,346,062,174.00/500,047.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,663.78

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