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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,131.51, 901,359.50 and 411,805.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,131.51, 901,359.50 and 411,805.35 is: 617,476.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,131.51 : 901,359.50 = 411,805.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,131.51/901,359.50 = 411,805.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,131.51x = 901,359.50 × 411,805.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,131.51x = 371,184,662,314.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,184,662,314.30/601,131.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,476.64

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