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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,134.28, 901,877.10 and 268,632.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,134.28, 901,877.10 and 268,632.52 is: 403,027.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,134.28 : 901,877.10 = 268,632.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,134.28/901,877.10 = 268,632.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,134.28x = 901,877.10 × 268,632.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,134.28x = 242,273,518,103.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,273,518,103.29/601,134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,027.29

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