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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,712.60, 902,568.90 and 269,288.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,712.60, 902,568.90 and 269,288.60 is: 403,932.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,712.60 : 902,568.90 = 269,288.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,712.60/902,568.90 = 269,288.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,712.60x = 902,568.90 × 269,288.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,712.60x = 243,051,515,484.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,051,515,484.54/601,712.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,932.90

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