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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,571.15, 752,348 and 202,044.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,571.15, 752,348 and 202,044.06 is: 303,062.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,571.15 : 752,348 = 202,044.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,571.15/752,348 = 202,044.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,571.15x = 752,348 × 202,044.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,571.15x = 152,007,444,452.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,007,444,452.88/501,571.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,062.58

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