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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,266.24, 901,897.74 and 246,280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,266.24, 901,897.74 and 246,280.50 is: 369,420.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,266.24 : 901,897.74 = 246,280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,266.24/901,897.74 = 246,280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,266.24x = 901,897.74 × 246,280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,266.24x = 222,119,826,356.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,119,826,356.07/601,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,420.09

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