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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,350.44, 750,566.97 and 163,383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,350.44, 750,566.97 and 163,383.60 is: 245,088.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,350.44 : 750,566.97 = 163,383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,350.44/750,566.97 = 163,383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,350.44x = 750,566.97 × 163,383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,350.44x = 122,630,333,599.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,630,333,599.69/500,350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,088.89

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