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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,845.78, 902,625.39 and 242,017.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,845.78, 902,625.39 and 242,017.50 is: 362,968.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,845.78 : 902,625.39 = 242,017.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,845.78/902,625.39 = 242,017.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,845.78x = 902,625.39 × 242,017.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,845.78x = 218,451,140,324.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,451,140,324.33/601,845.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,968.63

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