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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,849.52, 752,921.70 and 202,175.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,849.52, 752,921.70 and 202,175.98 is: 303,323.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,849.52 : 752,921.70 = 202,175.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,849.52/752,921.70 = 202,175.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,849.52x = 752,921.70 × 202,175.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,849.52x = 152,222,679,920.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,222,679,920.30/501,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,323.36

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