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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,251.46, 900,195.63 and 315,785.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,251.46, 900,195.63 and 315,785.18 is: 473,582.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,251.46 : 900,195.63 = 315,785.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,251.46/900,195.63 = 315,785.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,251.46x = 900,195.63 × 315,785.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,251.46x = 284,268,440,121.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,268,440,121.06/600,251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,582.25

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