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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,847, 754,744.47 and 183,307.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,847, 754,744.47 and 183,307.85 is: 275,134.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,847 : 754,744.47 = 183,307.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,847/754,744.47 = 183,307.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,847x = 754,744.47 × 183,307.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,847x = 138,350,581,404.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,350,581,404.83/502,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,134.55

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