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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,534.88, 750,875.40 and 145,502.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,534.88, 750,875.40 and 145,502.76 is: 218,275.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,534.88 : 750,875.40 = 145,502.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,534.88/750,875.40 = 145,502.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,534.88x = 750,875.40 × 145,502.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,534.88x = 109,254,443,116.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,254,443,116.10/500,534.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,275.38

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