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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,975.23, 901,759.74 and 361,957.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,975.23, 901,759.74 and 361,957.70 is: 542,213.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,975.23 : 901,759.74 = 361,957.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,975.23/901,759.74 = 361,957.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,975.23x = 901,759.74 × 361,957.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,975.23x = 326,398,879,188.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,398,879,188.60/601,975.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,213.14

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