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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,817.88, 758,143.14 and 190,072.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,817.88, 758,143.14 and 190,072.92 is: 284,890.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,817.88 : 758,143.14 = 190,072.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,817.88/758,143.14 = 190,072.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,817.88x = 758,143.14 × 190,072.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,817.88x = 144,102,480,397.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,102,480,397.77/505,817.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,890.05

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