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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,267.59, 901,901.13 and 241,438.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,267.59, 901,901.13 and 241,438.32 is: 362,157.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,267.59 : 901,901.13 = 241,438.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,267.59/901,901.13 = 241,438.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,267.59x = 901,901.13 × 241,438.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,267.59x = 217,753,493,633.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,753,493,633.30/601,267.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,157.38

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