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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,002.60, 502,503.90 and 202,292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,002.60, 502,503.90 and 202,292.20 is: 303,438.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,002.60 : 502,503.90 = 202,292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,002.60/502,503.90 = 202,292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,002.60x = 502,503.90 × 202,292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,002.60x = 101,652,619,439.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,652,619,439.58/335,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,438.30

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