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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,718.56, 758,688.70 and 190,175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,718.56, 758,688.70 and 190,175.36 is: 285,304.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,718.56 : 758,688.70 = 190,175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,718.56/758,688.70 = 190,175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,718.56x = 758,688.70 × 190,175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,718.56x = 144,283,896,650.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,283,896,650.43/505,718.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,304.73

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