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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,767.38, 750,626.19 and 185,022.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,767.38, 750,626.19 and 185,022.90 is: 277,340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,767.38 : 750,626.19 = 185,022.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,767.38/750,626.19 = 185,022.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,767.38x = 750,626.19 × 185,022.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,767.38x = 138,883,034,489.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,883,034,489.75/500,767.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,340.42

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