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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,452.12, 750,671.65 and 200,927.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,452.12, 750,671.65 and 200,927.28 is: 301,388.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,452.12 : 750,671.65 = 200,927.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,452.12/750,671.65 = 200,927.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,452.12x = 750,671.65 × 200,927.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,452.12x = 150,830,415,873.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,830,415,873.79/500,452.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,388.30

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