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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,303.70, 901,303.40 and 301,060.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,303.70, 901,303.40 and 301,060.20 is: 451,263.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,303.70 : 901,303.40 = 301,060.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,303.70/901,303.40 = 301,060.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,303.70x = 901,303.40 × 301,060.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,303.70x = 271,346,581,864.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,346,581,864.68/601,303.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,263.78

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