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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,473.44, 750,606.48 and 184,714.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,473.44, 750,606.48 and 184,714.56 is: 277,033.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,473.44 : 750,606.48 = 184,714.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,473.44/750,606.48 = 184,714.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,473.44x = 750,606.48 × 184,714.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,473.44x = 138,647,945,686.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,647,945,686.35/500,473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,033.57

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