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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,767.76, 750,626.75 and 185,023.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,767.76, 750,626.75 and 185,023.28 is: 277,340.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,767.76 : 750,626.75 = 185,023.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,767.76/750,626.75 = 185,023.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,767.76x = 750,626.75 × 185,023.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,767.76x = 138,883,418,662.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,883,418,662.49/500,767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,340.98

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