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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,758.52, 902,615.91 and 242,040.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,758.52, 902,615.91 and 242,040.76 is: 363,052.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,758.52 : 902,615.91 = 242,040.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,758.52/902,615.91 = 242,040.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,758.52x = 902,615.91 × 242,040.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,758.52x = 218,469,837,680.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,469,837,680.30/601,758.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,052.34

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