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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,867.45, 752,835.93 and 202,350.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,867.45, 752,835.93 and 202,350.72 is: 303,540.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,867.45 : 752,835.93 = 202,350.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,867.45/752,835.93 = 202,350.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,867.45x = 752,835.93 × 202,350.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,867.45x = 152,336,892,477.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,336,892,477.37/501,867.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,540.09

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