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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,271.91, 900,409.38 and 245,285.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,271.91, 900,409.38 and 245,285.87 is: 367,929.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,271.91 : 900,409.38 = 245,285.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,271.91/900,409.38 = 245,285.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,271.91x = 900,409.38 × 245,285.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,271.91x = 220,857,698,129.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,857,698,129.46/600,271.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,929.42

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