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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,502.40, 753,753.60 and 303,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,502.40, 753,753.60 and 303,436.80 is: 455,155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,502.40 : 753,753.60 = 303,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,502.40/753,753.60 = 303,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,502.40x = 753,753.60 × 303,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,502.40x = 228,716,580,372.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,716,580,372.48/502,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,155.20

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