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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,313.72, 750,475.26 and 126,336.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,313.72, 750,475.26 and 126,336.36 is: 189,505.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,313.72 : 750,475.26 = 126,336.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,313.72/750,475.26 = 126,336.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,313.72x = 750,475.26 × 126,336.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,313.72x = 94,812,312,618.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,812,312,618.45/500,313.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,505.72

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