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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,984.92, 903,127.70 and 424,837.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,984.92, 903,127.70 and 424,837.92 is: 637,362.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,984.92 : 903,127.70 = 424,837.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,984.92/903,127.70 = 424,837.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,984.92x = 903,127.70 × 424,837.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,984.92x = 383,682,893,562.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,682,893,562.38/601,984.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,362.97

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