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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,179.97, 752,143.59 and 201,663.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,179.97, 752,143.59 and 201,663.10 is: 302,644.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,179.97 : 752,143.59 = 201,663.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,179.97/752,143.59 = 201,663.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,179.97x = 752,143.59 × 201,663.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,179.97x = 151,679,608,944.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,679,608,944.71/501,179.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,644.99

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