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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,064.35, 901,388.96 and 174,484.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,064.35, 901,388.96 and 174,484.53 is: 261,666.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,064.35 : 901,388.96 = 174,484.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,064.35/901,388.96 = 174,484.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,064.35x = 901,388.96 × 174,484.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,064.35x = 157,278,428,814.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,278,428,814.68/601,064.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,666.54

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