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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,055.36, 901,375.45 and 174,475.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,055.36, 901,375.45 and 174,475.54 is: 261,653.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,055.36 : 901,375.45 = 174,475.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,055.36/901,375.45 = 174,475.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,055.36x = 901,375.45 × 174,475.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,055.36x = 157,267,969,072.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,267,969,072.02/601,055.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,653.05

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