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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,652.55, 752,503.44 and 202,092.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,652.55, 752,503.44 and 202,092.50 is: 303,148.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,652.55 : 752,503.44 = 202,092.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,652.55/752,503.44 = 202,092.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,652.55x = 752,503.44 × 202,092.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,652.55x = 152,075,301,448.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,075,301,448.20/501,652.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,148.67

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