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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,034.10, 753,634.35 and 302,579.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,034.10, 753,634.35 and 302,579.70 is: 454,221.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,034.10 : 753,634.35 = 302,579.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,034.10/753,634.35 = 302,579.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,034.10x = 753,634.35 × 302,579.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,034.10x = 228,034,455,532.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,034,455,532.70/502,034.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,221.05

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