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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,939.74, 901,498.41 and 174,420.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,939.74, 901,498.41 and 174,420.29 is: 261,656.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,939.74 : 901,498.41 = 174,420.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,939.74/901,498.41 = 174,420.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,939.74x = 901,498.41 × 174,420.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,939.74x = 157,239,616,360.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,239,616,360.49/600,939.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,656.21

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