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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,009.60, 502,514.40 and 202,299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,009.60, 502,514.40 and 202,299.20 is: 303,448.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,009.60 : 502,514.40 = 202,299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,009.60/502,514.40 = 202,299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,009.60x = 502,514.40 × 202,299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,009.60x = 101,658,261,108.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,658,261,108.48/335,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,448.80

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