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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,267.74, 901,899.99 and 246,282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,267.74, 901,899.99 and 246,282 is: 369,422.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,267.74 : 901,899.99 = 246,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,267.74/901,899.99 = 246,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,267.74x = 901,899.99 × 246,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,267.74x = 222,121,733,337.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,121,733,337.18/601,267.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,422.34

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