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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,614.28, 901,061.55 and 174,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,614.28, 901,061.55 and 174,159 is: 261,279.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,614.28 : 901,061.55 = 174,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,614.28/901,061.55 = 174,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,614.28x = 901,061.55 × 174,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,614.28x = 156,927,978,486.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,927,978,486.45/600,614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,279.13

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