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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,729.40, 753,656.70 and 302,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,729.40, 753,656.70 and 302,837.60 is: 453,992.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,729.40 : 753,656.70 = 302,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,729.40/753,656.70 = 302,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,729.40x = 753,656.70 × 302,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,729.40x = 228,235,586,251.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,235,586,251.92/502,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,992.92

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