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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,401.61, 901,989.55 and 301,801.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,401.61, 901,989.55 and 301,801.78 is: 452,646.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,401.61 : 901,989.55 = 301,801.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,401.61/901,989.55 = 301,801.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,401.61x = 901,989.55 × 301,801.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,401.61x = 272,222,051,731.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,222,051,731.40/601,401.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,646.03

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