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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,338.78, 902,174.22 and 535,240.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,338.78, 902,174.22 and 535,240.80 is: 803,009.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,338.78 : 902,174.22 = 535,240.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,338.78/902,174.22 = 535,240.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,338.78x = 902,174.22 × 535,240.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,338.78x = 482,880,451,252.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,880,451,252.18/601,338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,009.00

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