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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,250, 750,515.58 and 200,940.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,250, 750,515.58 and 200,940.72 is: 301,467.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,250 : 750,515.58 = 200,940.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,250/750,515.58 = 200,940.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,250x = 750,515.58 × 200,940.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,250x = 150,809,141,016.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,809,141,016.42/500,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,467.55

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