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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,216.78, 902,432.89 and 533,273.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,216.78, 902,432.89 and 533,273.90 is: 800,449.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,216.78 : 902,432.89 = 533,273.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,216.78/902,432.89 = 533,273.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,216.78x = 902,432.89 × 533,273.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,216.78x = 481,243,906,738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,243,906,738.57/601,216.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,449.89

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