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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,769.51, 750,629.38 and 185,025.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,769.51, 750,629.38 and 185,025.03 is: 277,343.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,769.51 : 750,629.38 = 185,025.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,769.51/750,629.38 = 185,025.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,769.51x = 750,629.38 × 185,025.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,769.51x = 138,885,223,553.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,885,223,553.38/500,769.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,343.61

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