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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,450.63, 752,286.66 and 185,907.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,450.63, 752,286.66 and 185,907.52 is: 278,902.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,450.63 : 752,286.66 = 185,907.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,450.63/752,286.66 = 185,907.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,450.63x = 752,286.66 × 185,907.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,450.63x = 139,855,747,289.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,855,747,289.68/501,450.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,902.33

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