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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,228.48, 900,464.20 and 245,271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,228.48, 900,464.20 and 245,271.08 is: 367,956.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,228.48 : 900,464.20 = 245,271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,228.48/900,464.20 = 245,271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,228.48x = 900,464.20 × 245,271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,228.48x = 220,857,826,835.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,857,826,835.34/600,228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,956.26

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