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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,430.44, 752,367.01 and 202,494.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,430.44, 752,367.01 and 202,494.87 is: 303,831.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,430.44 : 752,367.01 = 202,494.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,430.44/752,367.01 = 202,494.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,430.44x = 752,367.01 × 202,494.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,430.44x = 152,350,459,882.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,350,459,882.24/501,430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,831.69

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