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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,577.87, 750,858.84 and 121,501.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,577.87, 750,858.84 and 121,501.74 is: 182,250.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,577.87 : 750,858.84 = 121,501.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,577.87/750,858.84 = 121,501.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,577.87x = 750,858.84 × 121,501.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,577.87x = 91,230,655,554.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,230,655,554.38/500,577.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,250.68

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