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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,032.10, 752,131.35 and 301,577.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,032.10, 752,131.35 and 301,577.70 is: 452,717.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,032.10 : 752,131.35 = 301,577.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,032.10/752,131.35 = 301,577.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,032.10x = 752,131.35 × 301,577.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,032.10x = 226,826,042,630.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,826,042,630.90/501,032.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,717.59

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