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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,053.40, 901,308.59 and 401,877.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,053.40, 901,308.59 and 401,877.29 is: 601,633.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,053.40 : 901,308.59 = 401,877.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,053.40/901,308.59 = 401,877.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,053.40x = 901,308.59 × 401,877.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,053.40x = 362,215,447,086.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,215,447,086.99/602,053.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,633.43

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