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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,298.95, 901,296.28 and 301,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,298.95, 901,296.28 and 301,055.44 is: 451,256.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,298.95 : 901,296.28 = 301,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,298.95/901,296.28 = 301,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,298.95x = 901,296.28 × 301,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,298.95x = 271,340,148,145.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,340,148,145.76/601,298.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,256.65

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