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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,073.53, 901,785.98 and 268,571.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,073.53, 901,785.98 and 268,571.77 is: 402,936.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,073.53 : 901,785.98 = 268,571.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,073.53/901,785.98 = 268,571.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,073.53x = 901,785.98 × 268,571.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,073.53x = 242,194,255,466.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,194,255,466.93/601,073.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,936.15

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