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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,773.88, 758,773.82 and 190,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,773.88, 758,773.82 and 190,233.52 is: 285,392.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,773.88 : 758,773.82 = 190,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,773.88/758,773.82 = 190,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,773.88x = 758,773.82 × 190,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,773.88x = 144,344,214,662.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,344,214,662.45/505,773.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,392.78

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