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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,213, 901,957.74 and 207,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,213, 901,957.74 and 207,229 is: 310,891.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,213 : 901,957.74 = 207,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,213/901,957.74 = 207,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,213x = 901,957.74 × 207,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,213x = 186,911,800,502.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,911,800,502.46/601,213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,891.15

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