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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,222.08, 901,847.70 and 201,875.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,222.08, 901,847.70 and 201,875.88 is: 302,818.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,222.08 : 901,847.70 = 201,875.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,222.08/901,847.70 = 201,875.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,222.08x = 901,847.70 × 201,875.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,222.08x = 182,061,298,063.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,061,298,063.48/601,222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,818.72

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