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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,651.55, 752,501.94 and 202,091.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,651.55, 752,501.94 and 202,091.50 is: 303,147.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,651.55 : 752,501.94 = 202,091.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,651.55/752,501.94 = 202,091.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,651.55x = 752,501.94 × 202,091.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,651.55x = 152,074,245,807.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,074,245,807.51/501,651.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,147.17

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