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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,051.33, 901,305.50 and 401,875.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,051.33, 901,305.50 and 401,875.22 is: 601,630.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,051.33 : 901,305.50 = 401,875.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,051.33/901,305.50 = 401,875.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,051.33x = 901,305.50 × 401,875.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,051.33x = 362,212,346,343.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,212,346,343.60/602,051.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,630.34

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