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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,278.09, 901,999.95 and 202,032.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,278.09, 901,999.95 and 202,032.93 is: 303,077.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,278.09 : 901,999.95 = 202,032.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,278.09/901,999.95 = 202,032.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,278.09x = 901,999.95 × 202,032.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,278.09x = 182,233,692,758.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,233,692,758.35/601,278.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,077.22

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