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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,007.76, 753,020.63 and 182,386.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,007.76, 753,020.63 and 182,386.62 is: 273,583.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,007.76 : 753,020.63 = 182,386.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,007.76/753,020.63 = 182,386.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,007.76x = 753,020.63 × 182,386.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,007.76x = 137,340,887,495.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,340,887,495.97/502,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,583.20

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