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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,196.06, 901,652.54 and 281,567.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,196.06, 901,652.54 and 281,567.63 is: 422,285.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,196.06 : 901,652.54 = 281,567.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,196.06/901,652.54 = 281,567.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,196.06x = 901,652.54 × 281,567.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,196.06x = 253,876,162,855.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,876,162,855.18/601,196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,285.14

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