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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,267.33, 901,869.40 and 201,916.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,267.33, 901,869.40 and 201,916.27 is: 302,863.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,267.33 : 901,869.40 = 201,916.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,267.33/901,869.40 = 201,916.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,267.33x = 901,869.40 × 201,916.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,267.33x = 182,102,105,275.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,102,105,275.14/601,267.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,863.79

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