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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,951.62, 750,264.90 and 497,218.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,951.62, 750,264.90 and 497,218.00 is: 744,673.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,951.62 : 750,264.90 = 497,218.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,951.62/750,264.90 = 497,218.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,951.62x = 750,264.90 × 497,218.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,951.62x = 373,045,211,172.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,045,211,172.54/500,951.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,673.13

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