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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,768.38, 750,627.69 and 185,023.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,768.38, 750,627.69 and 185,023.90 is: 277,341.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,768.38 : 750,627.69 = 185,023.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,768.38/750,627.69 = 185,023.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,768.38x = 750,627.69 × 185,023.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,768.38x = 138,884,062,651.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,884,062,651.79/500,768.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,341.92

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