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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,203.33, 753,546.04 and 312,614.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,203.33, 753,546.04 and 312,614.19 is: 469,071.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,203.33 : 753,546.04 = 312,614.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,203.33/753,546.04 = 312,614.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,203.33x = 753,546.04 × 312,614.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,203.33x = 235,569,184,140.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,569,184,140.77/502,203.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,071.33

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