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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,268.59, 901,902.63 and 241,439.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,268.59, 901,902.63 and 241,439.32 is: 362,158.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,268.59 : 901,902.63 = 241,439.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,268.59/901,902.63 = 241,439.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,268.59x = 901,902.63 × 241,439.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,268.59x = 217,754,757,693.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,754,757,693.41/601,268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,158.88

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