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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,271.74, 901,905.99 and 246,286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,271.74, 901,905.99 and 246,286 is: 369,428.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,271.74 : 901,905.99 = 246,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,271.74/901,905.99 = 246,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,271.74x = 901,905.99 × 246,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,271.74x = 222,126,818,653.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,126,818,653.14/601,271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,428.34

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