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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,332.72, 902,295.48 and 281,506.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,332.72, 902,295.48 and 281,506.27 is: 422,398.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,332.72 : 902,295.48 = 281,506.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,332.72/902,295.48 = 281,506.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,332.72x = 902,295.48 × 281,506.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,332.72x = 254,001,830,501.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,001,830,501.18/601,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,398.15

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