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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,568.95, 752,344.72 and 202,041.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,568.95, 752,344.72 and 202,041.88 is: 303,059.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,568.95 : 752,344.72 = 202,041.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,568.95/752,344.72 = 202,041.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,568.95x = 752,344.72 × 202,041.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,568.95x = 152,005,139,250.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,005,139,250.91/501,568.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,059.31

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