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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,766.82, 750,625.35 and 185,022.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,766.82, 750,625.35 and 185,022.34 is: 277,339.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,766.82 : 750,625.35 = 185,022.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,766.82/750,625.35 = 185,022.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,766.82x = 750,625.35 × 185,022.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,766.82x = 138,882,456,149.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,882,456,149.92/500,766.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,339.57

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