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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,417.64, 903,089.52 and 228,703.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,417.64, 903,089.52 and 228,703.08 is: 342,850.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,417.64 : 903,089.52 = 228,703.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,417.64/903,089.52 = 228,703.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,417.64x = 903,089.52 × 228,703.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,417.64x = 206,539,354,739.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,539,354,739.72/602,417.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,850.77

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