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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,009.27, 753,014.18 and 315,151.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,009.27, 753,014.18 and 315,151.99 is: 472,728.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,009.27 : 753,014.18 = 315,151.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,009.27/753,014.18 = 315,151.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,009.27x = 753,014.18 × 315,151.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,009.27x = 237,313,917,325.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,313,917,325.22/502,009.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,728.16

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