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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,073.19, 901,941.78 and 334,983.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,073.19, 901,941.78 and 334,983.63 is: 502,660.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,073.19 : 901,941.78 = 334,983.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,073.19/901,941.78 = 334,983.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,073.19x = 901,941.78 × 334,983.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,073.19x = 302,135,731,513.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,135,731,513.06/601,073.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,660.47

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