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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,867.95, 752,836.68 and 202,351.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,867.95, 752,836.68 and 202,351.22 is: 303,540.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,867.95 : 752,836.68 = 202,351.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,867.95/752,836.68 = 202,351.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,867.95x = 752,836.68 × 202,351.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,867.95x = 152,337,420,658.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,337,420,658.75/501,867.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,540.84

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