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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,587.87, 902,461.80 and 281,696.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,587.87, 902,461.80 and 281,696.06 is: 422,581.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,587.87 : 902,461.80 = 281,696.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,587.87/902,461.80 = 281,696.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,587.87x = 902,461.80 × 281,696.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,587.87x = 254,219,928,848.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,219,928,848.20/601,587.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,581.54

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