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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,313.83, 750,611.04 and 201,004.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,313.83, 750,611.04 and 201,004.58 is: 301,563.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,313.83 : 750,611.04 = 201,004.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,313.83/750,611.04 = 201,004.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,313.83x = 750,611.04 × 201,004.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,313.83x = 150,876,257,961.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,876,257,961.32/500,313.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,563.24

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