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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,436.13, 752,264.90 and 185,893.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,436.13, 752,264.90 and 185,893.04 is: 278,880.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,436.13 : 752,264.90 = 185,893.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,436.13/752,264.90 = 185,893.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,436.13x = 752,264.90 × 185,893.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,436.13x = 139,840,804,455.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,840,804,455.51/501,436.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,880.59

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