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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,056.86, 901,377.69 and 174,477.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,056.86, 901,377.69 and 174,477.05 is: 261,655.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,056.86 : 901,377.69 = 174,477.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,056.86/901,377.69 = 174,477.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,056.86x = 901,377.69 × 174,477.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,056.86x = 157,269,715,780.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,269,715,780.13/601,056.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,655.31

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