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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,316.92, 901,943.70 and 201,965.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,316.92, 901,943.70 and 201,965.86 is: 302,938.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,316.92 : 901,943.70 = 201,965.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,316.92/901,943.70 = 201,965.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,316.92x = 901,943.70 × 201,965.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,316.92x = 182,161,835,042.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,161,835,042.08/601,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,938.15

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