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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,569.86, 902,359.91 and 481,328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,569.86, 902,359.91 and 481,328.86 is: 721,997.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,569.86 : 902,359.91 = 481,328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,569.86/902,359.91 = 481,328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,569.86x = 902,359.91 × 481,328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,569.86x = 434,331,866,790.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,331,866,790.00/601,569.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,997.39

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