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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,430.61, 902,036.90 and 241,586.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,430.61, 902,036.90 and 241,586.97 is: 362,336.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,430.61 : 902,036.90 = 241,586.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,430.61/902,036.90 = 241,586.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,430.61x = 902,036.90 × 241,586.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,430.61x = 217,920,360,291.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,920,360,291.26/601,430.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,336.66

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