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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,907.61, 750,886.21 and 185,150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,907.61, 750,886.21 and 185,150.17 is: 277,549.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,907.61 : 750,886.21 = 185,150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,907.61/750,886.21 = 185,150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,907.61x = 750,886.21 × 185,150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,907.61x = 139,026,709,432.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,026,709,432.16/500,907.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,549.61

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