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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,362.62, 900,591.24 and 201,005.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,362.62, 900,591.24 and 201,005.08 is: 301,523.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,362.62 : 900,591.24 = 201,005.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,362.62/900,591.24 = 201,005.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,362.62x = 900,591.24 × 201,005.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,362.62x = 181,023,414,243.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,023,414,243.50/600,362.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,523.46

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