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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,467.08, 750,995.46 and 185,143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,467.08, 750,995.46 and 185,143.80 is: 277,824.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,467.08 : 750,995.46 = 185,143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,467.08/750,995.46 = 185,143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,467.08x = 750,995.46 × 185,143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,467.08x = 139,042,153,247.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,042,153,247.15/500,467.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,824.77

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