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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,277.06, 901,998.42 and 202,031.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,277.06, 901,998.42 and 202,031.90 is: 303,075.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,277.06 : 901,998.42 = 202,031.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,277.06/901,998.42 = 202,031.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,277.06x = 901,998.42 × 202,031.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,277.06x = 182,232,454,589.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,232,454,589.60/601,277.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,075.68

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