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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,253.38, 750,712.59 and 301,131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,253.38, 750,712.59 and 301,131.95 is: 450,996.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,253.38 : 750,712.59 = 301,131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,253.38/750,712.59 = 301,131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,253.38x = 750,712.59 × 301,131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,253.38x = 226,063,542,362.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,063,542,362.69/501,253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,996.54

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