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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,071.44, 901,939.15 and 334,981.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,071.44, 901,939.15 and 334,981.88 is: 502,657.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,071.44 : 901,939.15 = 334,981.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,071.44/901,939.15 = 334,981.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,071.44x = 901,939.15 × 334,981.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,071.44x = 302,133,271,403.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,133,271,403.91/601,071.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,657.84

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