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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,975.50, 901,323.32 and 281,347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,975.50, 901,323.32 and 281,347.88 is: 421,956.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,975.50 : 901,323.32 = 281,347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,975.50/901,323.32 = 281,347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,975.50x = 901,323.32 × 281,347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,975.50x = 253,585,399,363.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,585,399,363.21/600,975.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,956.31

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