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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,003.70, 903,005.55 and 246,899.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,003.70, 903,005.55 and 246,899.70 is: 370,349.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,003.70 : 903,005.55 = 246,899.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,003.70/903,005.55 = 246,899.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,003.70x = 903,005.55 × 246,899.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,003.70x = 222,951,799,393.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,951,799,393.34/602,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,349.55

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