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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,450.44, 752,286.38 and 185,907.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,450.44, 752,286.38 and 185,907.34 is: 278,902.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,450.44 : 752,286.38 = 185,907.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,450.44/752,286.38 = 185,907.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,450.44x = 752,286.38 × 185,907.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,450.44x = 139,855,559,824.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,855,559,824.03/501,450.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,902.06

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