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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,804, 752,558.38 and 146,733.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,804, 752,558.38 and 146,733.62 is: 220,057.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,804 : 752,558.38 = 146,733.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,804/752,558.38 = 146,733.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,804x = 752,558.38 × 146,733.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,804x = 110,425,611,229.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,425,611,229.11/501,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,057.26

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