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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,977.64, 901,763.36 and 361,960.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,977.64, 901,763.36 and 361,960.12 is: 542,216.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,977.64 : 901,763.36 = 361,960.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,977.64/901,763.36 = 361,960.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,977.64x = 901,763.36 × 361,960.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,977.64x = 326,402,373,997.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,402,373,997.20/601,977.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,216.77

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