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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,270.74, 901,904.49 and 246,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,270.74, 901,904.49 and 246,285 is: 369,426.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,270.74 : 901,904.49 = 246,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,270.74/901,904.49 = 246,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,270.74x = 901,904.49 × 246,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,270.74x = 222,125,547,319.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,125,547,319.65/601,270.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,426.84

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