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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,984.16, 903,126.57 and 424,837.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,984.16, 903,126.57 and 424,837.16 is: 637,361.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,984.16 : 903,126.57 = 424,837.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,984.16/903,126.57 = 424,837.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,984.16x = 903,126.57 × 424,837.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,984.16x = 383,681,722,603.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,681,722,603.71/601,984.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,361.83

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