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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,962.32, 753,041.40 and 146,982.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,962.32, 753,041.40 and 146,982.16 is: 220,501.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,962.32 : 753,041.40 = 146,982.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,962.32/753,041.40 = 146,982.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,962.32x = 753,041.40 × 146,982.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,962.32x = 110,683,651,541.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,683,651,541.42/501,962.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,501.91

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