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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,371.27, 753,581.52 and 202,814.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,371.27, 753,581.52 and 202,814.46 is: 304,231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,371.27 : 753,581.52 = 202,814.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,371.27/753,581.52 = 202,814.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,371.27x = 753,581.52 × 202,814.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,371.27x = 152,837,229,044.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,837,229,044.78/502,371.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,231.63

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