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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,459.11, 750,729.67 and 145,472.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,459.11, 750,729.67 and 145,472.76 is: 218,221.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,459.11 : 750,729.67 = 145,472.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,459.11/750,729.67 = 145,472.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,459.11x = 750,729.67 × 145,472.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,459.11x = 109,210,716,745.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,210,716,745.11/500,459.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,221.06

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