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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,469.12, 901,853.40 and 227,521.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,469.12, 901,853.40 and 227,521.28 is: 341,149.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,469.12 : 901,853.40 = 227,521.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,469.12/901,853.40 = 227,521.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,469.12x = 901,853.40 × 227,521.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,469.12x = 205,190,839,940.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,190,839,940.35/601,469.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,149.42

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