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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,762.88, 750,619.44 and 185,018.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,762.88, 750,619.44 and 185,018.40 is: 277,333.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,762.88 : 750,619.44 = 185,018.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,762.88/750,619.44 = 185,018.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,762.88x = 750,619.44 × 185,018.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,762.88x = 138,878,407,797.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,878,407,797.70/500,762.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,333.67

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