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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,266.33, 901,867.91 and 201,915.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,266.33, 901,867.91 and 201,915.27 is: 302,862.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,266.33 : 901,867.91 = 201,915.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,266.33/901,867.91 = 201,915.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,266.33x = 901,867.91 × 201,915.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,266.33x = 182,100,901,542.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,100,901,542.41/601,266.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,862.30

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