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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,264.72, 752,270.58 and 201,747.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,264.72, 752,270.58 and 201,747.60 is: 302,771.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,264.72 : 752,270.58 = 201,747.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,264.72/752,270.58 = 201,747.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,264.72x = 752,270.58 × 201,747.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,264.72x = 151,768,784,065.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,768,784,065.61/501,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,771.73

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