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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,999.94, 901,796.67 and 361,982.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,999.94, 901,796.67 and 361,982.43 is: 542,250.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,999.94 : 901,796.67 = 361,982.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,999.94/901,796.67 = 361,982.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,999.94x = 901,796.67 × 361,982.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,999.94x = 326,434,549,972.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,434,549,972.51/601,999.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,250.13

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