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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,392.97, 752,015.48 and 146,311.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,392.97, 752,015.48 and 146,311.65 is: 219,445.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,392.97 : 752,015.48 = 146,311.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,392.97/752,015.48 = 146,311.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,392.97x = 752,015.48 × 146,311.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,392.97x = 110,028,624,972.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,028,624,972.78/501,392.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,445.89

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