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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,056.36, 901,376.95 and 174,476.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,056.36, 901,376.95 and 174,476.54 is: 261,654.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,056.36 : 901,376.95 = 174,476.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,056.36/901,376.95 = 174,476.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,056.36x = 901,376.95 × 174,476.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,056.36x = 157,269,131,471.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,269,131,471.75/601,056.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,654.55

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