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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,513.38, 902,079.27 and 196,614.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,513.38, 902,079.27 and 196,614.03 is: 294,858.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,513.38 : 902,079.27 = 196,614.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,513.38/902,079.27 = 196,614.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,513.38x = 902,079.27 × 196,614.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,513.38x = 177,361,440,654.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,361,440,654.16/601,513.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,858.68

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