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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,497.43, 750,787.11 and 145,511.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,497.43, 750,787.11 and 145,511.01 is: 218,278.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,497.43 : 750,787.11 = 145,511.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,497.43/750,787.11 = 145,511.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,497.43x = 750,787.11 × 145,511.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,497.43x = 109,247,790,671.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,247,790,671.08/500,497.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,278.43

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