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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506,270.63, 759,293.35 and 146,362.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506,270.63, 759,293.35 and 146,362.87 is: 219,511.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506,270.63 : 759,293.35 = 146,362.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506,270.63/759,293.35 = 146,362.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506,270.63x = 759,293.35 × 146,362.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506,270.63x = 111,132,353,877.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,132,353,877.91/506,270.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,511.75

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