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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,207.62, 901,855.17 and 201,845.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,207.62, 901,855.17 and 201,845.01 is: 302,782.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,207.62 : 901,855.17 = 201,845.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,207.62/901,855.17 = 201,845.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,207.62x = 901,855.17 × 201,845.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,207.62x = 182,034,965,807.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,034,965,807.20/601,207.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,782.20

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