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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,332.22, 902,294.73 and 281,505.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,332.22, 902,294.73 and 281,505.77 is: 422,397.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,332.22 : 902,294.73 = 281,505.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,332.22/902,294.73 = 281,505.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,332.22x = 902,294.73 × 281,505.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,332.22x = 254,001,168,224.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,001,168,224.12/601,332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,397.41

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