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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,462.70, 902,276.97 and 202,134.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,462.70, 902,276.97 and 202,134.42 is: 303,229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,462.70 : 902,276.97 = 202,134.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,462.70/902,276.97 = 202,134.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,462.70x = 902,276.97 × 202,134.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,462.70x = 182,381,232,010.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,381,232,010.31/601,462.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,229.50

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