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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,848.76, 902,629.90 and 242,020.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,848.76, 902,629.90 and 242,020.48 is: 362,973.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,848.76 : 902,629.90 = 242,020.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,848.76/902,629.90 = 242,020.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,848.76x = 902,629.90 × 242,020.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,848.76x = 218,454,921,660.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,454,921,660.35/601,848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,973.12

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