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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,266.08, 901,867.52 and 201,915.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,266.08, 901,867.52 and 201,915.02 is: 302,861.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,266.08 : 901,867.52 = 201,915.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,266.08/901,867.52 = 201,915.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,266.08x = 901,867.52 × 201,915.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,266.08x = 182,100,598,338.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,100,598,338.15/601,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,861.92

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