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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,475.64, 902,211.82 and 268,818.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,475.64, 902,211.82 and 268,818.36 is: 403,226.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,475.64 : 902,211.82 = 268,818.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,475.64/902,211.82 = 268,818.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,475.64x = 902,211.82 × 268,818.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,475.64x = 242,531,101,825.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,531,101,825.02/601,475.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,226.81

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