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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,893.31, 902,577.50 and 227,653.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,893.31, 902,577.50 and 227,653.87 is: 341,381.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,893.31 : 902,577.50 = 227,653.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,893.31/902,577.50 = 227,653.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,893.31x = 902,577.50 × 227,653.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,893.31x = 205,475,263,675.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,475,263,675.50/601,893.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,381.54

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