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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,086.06, 901,961.13 and 334,996.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,086.06, 901,961.13 and 334,996.53 is: 502,679.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,086.06 : 901,961.13 = 334,996.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,086.06/901,961.13 = 334,996.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,086.06x = 901,961.13 × 334,996.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,086.06x = 302,153,848,744.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,153,848,744.88/601,086.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,679.85

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