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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,859.81, 901,287.28 and 245,873.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,859.81, 901,287.28 and 245,873.67 is: 368,809.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,859.81 : 901,287.28 = 245,873.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,859.81/901,287.28 = 245,873.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,859.81x = 901,287.28 × 245,873.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,859.81x = 221,602,811,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,602,811,257.92/600,859.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,809.51

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