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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,001.92, 752,835.84 and 202,405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,001.92, 752,835.84 and 202,405.12 is: 303,540.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,001.92 : 752,835.84 = 202,405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,001.92/752,835.84 = 202,405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,001.92x = 752,835.84 × 202,405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,001.92x = 152,377,828,535.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,377,828,535.50/502,001.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,540.33

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