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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,008.52, 753,013.05 and 315,151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,008.52, 753,013.05 and 315,151.24 is: 472,727.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,008.52 : 753,013.05 = 315,151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,008.52/753,013.05 = 315,151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,008.52x = 753,013.05 × 315,151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,008.52x = 237,312,996,443.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,312,996,443.68/502,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,727.03

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