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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,932.82, 752,899.20 and 146,946.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,932.82, 752,899.20 and 146,946.84 is: 220,420.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,932.82 : 752,899.20 = 146,946.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,932.82/752,899.20 = 146,946.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,932.82x = 752,899.20 × 146,946.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,932.82x = 110,636,158,278.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,636,158,278.53/501,932.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,420.25

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