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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,771.26, 750,631.99 and 185,026.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,771.26, 750,631.99 and 185,026.78 is: 277,346.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,771.26 : 750,631.99 = 185,026.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,771.26/750,631.99 = 185,026.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,771.26x = 750,631.99 × 185,026.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,771.26x = 138,887,020,074.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,887,020,074.69/500,771.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,346.23

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