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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,508.17, 750,797.27 and 200,988.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,508.17, 750,797.27 and 200,988.74 is: 301,497.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,508.17 : 750,797.27 = 200,988.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,508.17/750,797.27 = 200,988.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,508.17x = 750,797.27 × 200,988.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,508.17x = 150,901,792,533.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,901,792,533.81/500,508.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,497.16

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