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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,762.38, 750,618.69 and 185,017.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,762.38, 750,618.69 and 185,017.90 is: 277,332.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,762.38 : 750,618.69 = 185,017.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,762.38/750,618.69 = 185,017.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,762.38x = 750,618.69 × 185,017.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,762.38x = 138,877,893,724.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,877,893,724.55/500,762.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,332.92

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