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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,684.12, 903,676.14 and 228,503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,684.12, 903,676.14 and 228,503 is: 342,621.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,684.12 : 903,676.14 = 228,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,684.12/903,676.14 = 228,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,684.12x = 903,676.14 × 228,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,684.12x = 206,492,709,018.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,492,709,018.42/602,684.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,621.79

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