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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,066.34, 750,392.73 and 184,743.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,066.34, 750,392.73 and 184,743.06 is: 277,222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,066.34 : 750,392.73 = 184,743.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,066.34/750,392.73 = 184,743.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,066.34x = 750,392.73 × 184,743.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,066.34x = 138,629,849,141.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,629,849,141.95/500,066.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,222.92

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