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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,186.34, 750,052.59 and 215,742.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,186.34, 750,052.59 and 215,742.48 is: 323,515.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,186.34 : 750,052.59 = 215,742.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,186.34/750,052.59 = 215,742.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,186.34x = 750,052.59 × 215,742.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,186.34x = 161,818,205,897.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,818,205,897.02/500,186.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,515.84

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