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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,465.34, 753,844.62 and 202,792.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,465.34, 753,844.62 and 202,792.88 is: 304,248.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,465.34 : 753,844.62 = 202,792.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,465.34/753,844.62 = 202,792.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,465.34x = 753,844.62 × 202,792.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,465.34x = 152,874,321,562.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,874,321,562.31/502,465.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,248.49

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