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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,847.95, 751,277.69 and 181,024.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,847.95, 751,277.69 and 181,024.11 is: 271,538.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,847.95 : 751,277.69 = 181,024.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,847.95/751,277.69 = 181,024.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,847.95x = 751,277.69 × 181,024.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,847.95x = 135,999,375,647.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,999,375,647.67/500,847.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,538.25

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