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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,875.36, 901,782.72 and 264,148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,875.36, 901,782.72 and 264,148.64 is: 396,429.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,875.36 : 901,782.72 = 264,148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,875.36/901,782.72 = 264,148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,875.36x = 901,782.72 × 264,148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,875.36x = 238,204,679,063.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,204,679,063.50/600,875.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,429.43

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