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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,977.62, 901,326.50 and 281,350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,977.62, 901,326.50 and 281,350 is: 421,959.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,977.62 : 901,326.50 = 281,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,977.62/901,326.50 = 281,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,977.62x = 901,326.50 × 281,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,977.62x = 253,588,210,775
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,588,210,775/600,977.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,959.49

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