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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,299.89, 902,245.32 and 362,281.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,299.89, 902,245.32 and 362,281.23 is: 542,697.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,299.89 : 902,245.32 = 362,281.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,299.89/902,245.32 = 362,281.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,299.89x = 902,245.32 × 362,281.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,299.89x = 326,866,544,291.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,866,544,291.34/602,299.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,697.33

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