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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,962.88, 763,484.36 and 134,985.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,962.88, 763,484.36 and 134,985.88 is: 202,489.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,962.88 : 763,484.36 = 134,985.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,962.88/763,484.36 = 134,985.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,962.88x = 763,484.36 × 134,985.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,962.88x = 103,059,608,200.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,059,608,200.84/508,962.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,489.44

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