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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,402.61, 901,991.05 and 301,802.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,402.61, 901,991.05 and 301,802.78 is: 452,647.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,402.61 : 901,991.05 = 301,802.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,402.61/901,991.05 = 301,802.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,402.61x = 901,991.05 × 301,802.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,402.61x = 272,223,406,425.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,223,406,425.12/601,402.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,647.53

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