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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,133.28, 901,875.60 and 268,631.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,133.28, 901,875.60 and 268,631.52 is: 403,025.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,133.28 : 901,875.60 = 268,631.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,133.28/901,875.60 = 268,631.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,133.28x = 901,875.60 × 268,631.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,133.28x = 242,272,213,278.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,272,213,278.91/601,133.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,025.79

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