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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,510.37, 750,893.53 and 145,524.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,510.37, 750,893.53 and 145,524.39 is: 218,323.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,510.37 : 750,893.53 = 145,524.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,510.37/750,893.53 = 145,524.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,510.37x = 750,893.53 × 145,524.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,510.37x = 109,273,322,908.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,273,322,908.20/500,510.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,323.79

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