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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,266.90, 901,983.33 and 202,021.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,266.90, 901,983.33 and 202,021.86 is: 303,060.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,266.90 : 901,983.33 = 202,021.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,266.90/901,983.33 = 202,021.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,266.90x = 901,983.33 × 202,021.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,266.90x = 182,220,350,015.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,220,350,015.59/601,266.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,060.67

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