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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,858.81, 901,285.79 and 245,872.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,858.81, 901,285.79 and 245,872.67 is: 368,808.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,858.81 : 901,285.79 = 245,872.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,858.81/901,285.79 = 245,872.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,858.81x = 901,285.79 × 245,872.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,858.81x = 221,601,537,884.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,601,537,884.57/600,858.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,808.00

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