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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,976.62, 901,325.00 and 281,349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,976.62, 901,325.00 and 281,349 is: 421,957.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,976.62 : 901,325.00 = 281,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,976.62/901,325.00 = 281,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,976.62x = 901,325.00 × 281,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,976.62x = 253,586,888,128.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,586,888,128.37/600,976.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,957.99

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