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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,783.20, 901,567.62 and 377,101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,783.20, 901,567.62 and 377,101.76 is: 564,958.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,783.20 : 901,567.62 = 377,101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,783.20/901,567.62 = 377,101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,783.20x = 901,567.62 × 377,101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,783.20x = 339,982,731,753.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,982,731,753.17/601,783.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,958.83

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