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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,977.61, 902,174.23 and 335,863.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,977.61, 902,174.23 and 335,863.45 is: 503,353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,977.61 : 902,174.23 = 335,863.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,977.61/902,174.23 = 335,863.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,977.61x = 902,174.23 × 335,863.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,977.61x = 303,007,349,388.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,007,349,388.89/601,977.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,353.19

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