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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,333.22, 902,296.23 and 281,506.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,333.22, 902,296.23 and 281,506.77 is: 422,398.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,333.22 : 902,296.23 = 281,506.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,333.22/902,296.23 = 281,506.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,333.22x = 902,296.23 × 281,506.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,333.22x = 254,002,497,290.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,002,497,290.48/601,333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,398.91

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