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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,904.32, 902,593.98 and 227,664.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,904.32, 902,593.98 and 227,664.88 is: 341,398.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,904.32 : 902,593.98 = 227,664.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,904.32/902,593.98 = 227,664.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,904.32x = 902,593.98 × 227,664.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,904.32x = 205,488,950,145.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,488,950,145.42/601,904.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,398.03

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