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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,579.52, 903,869.01 and 228,602.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,579.52, 903,869.01 and 228,602.52 is: 342,903.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,579.52 : 903,869.01 = 228,602.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,579.52/903,869.01 = 228,602.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,579.52x = 903,869.01 × 228,602.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,579.52x = 206,626,733,435.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,626,733,435.91/602,579.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,903.68

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