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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,942.38, 752,802.84 and 146,984.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,942.38, 752,802.84 and 146,984.08 is: 220,443.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,942.38 : 752,802.84 = 146,984.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,942.38/752,802.84 = 146,984.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,942.38x = 752,802.84 × 146,984.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,942.38x = 110,650,032,858.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,650,032,858.79/501,942.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,443.69

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