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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,493.93, 750,781.86 and 145,507.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,493.93, 750,781.86 and 145,507.51 is: 218,273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,493.93 : 750,781.86 = 145,507.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,493.93/750,781.86 = 145,507.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,493.93x = 750,781.86 × 145,507.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,493.93x = 109,244,399,001.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,244,399,001.77/500,493.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,273.17

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