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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,603.10, 752,429.25 and 202,043.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,603.10, 752,429.25 and 202,043.23 is: 303,074.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,603.10 : 752,429.25 = 202,043.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,603.10/752,429.25 = 202,043.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,603.10x = 752,429.25 × 202,043.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,603.10x = 152,023,234,135.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,023,234,135.40/501,603.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,074.75

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