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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,324.11, 901,985.36 and 246,338.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,324.11, 901,985.36 and 246,338.73 is: 369,507.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,324.11 : 901,985.36 = 246,338.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,324.11/901,985.36 = 246,338.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,324.11x = 901,985.36 × 246,338.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,324.11x = 222,193,926,829.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,193,926,829.30/601,324.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,507.76

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