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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,427.23, 902,275.50 and 202,057.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,427.23, 902,275.50 and 202,057.13 is: 303,130.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,427.23 : 902,275.50 = 202,057.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,427.23/902,275.50 = 202,057.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,427.23x = 902,275.50 × 202,057.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,427.23x = 182,311,201,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,311,201,012.72/601,427.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,130.94

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