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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,073.69, 901,942.53 and 334,984.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,073.69, 901,942.53 and 334,984.14 is: 502,661.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,073.69 : 901,942.53 = 334,984.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,073.69/901,942.53 = 334,984.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,073.69x = 901,942.53 × 334,984.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,073.69x = 302,136,442,741.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,136,442,741.47/601,073.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,661.24

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