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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,297.95, 901,294.78 and 301,054.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,297.95, 901,294.78 and 301,054.44 is: 451,255.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,297.95 : 901,294.78 = 301,054.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,297.95/901,294.78 = 301,054.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,297.95x = 901,294.78 × 301,054.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,297.95x = 271,338,795,267.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,338,795,267.82/601,297.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,255.15

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