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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,879.17, 759,122.49 and 202,219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,879.17, 759,122.49 and 202,219.08 is: 303,450.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,879.17 : 759,122.49 = 202,219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,879.17/759,122.49 = 202,219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,879.17x = 759,122.49 × 202,219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,879.17x = 153,509,051,535.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,509,051,535.11/505,879.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,450.03

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