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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,507.65, 902,197.88 and 317,084.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,507.65, 902,197.88 and 317,084.25 is: 475,592.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,507.65 : 902,197.88 = 317,084.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,507.65/902,197.88 = 317,084.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,507.65x = 902,197.88 × 317,084.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,507.65x = 286,072,738,131.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,072,738,131.39/601,507.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,592.85

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