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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,891.95, 903,133.44 and 242,048.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,891.95, 903,133.44 and 242,048.25 is: 363,191.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,891.95 : 903,133.44 = 242,048.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,891.95/903,133.44 = 242,048.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,891.95x = 903,133.44 × 242,048.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,891.95x = 218,601,867,987.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,601,867,987.72/601,891.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,191.22

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