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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,512.52, 902,205.20 and 317,089.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,512.52, 902,205.20 and 317,089.12 is: 475,600.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,512.52 : 902,205.20 = 317,089.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,512.52/902,205.20 = 317,089.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,512.52x = 902,205.20 × 317,089.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,512.52x = 286,079,452,927.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,079,452,927.42/601,512.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,600.16

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