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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,068.34, 901,394.97 and 174,488.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,068.34, 901,394.97 and 174,488.53 is: 261,672.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,068.34 : 901,394.97 = 174,488.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,068.34/901,394.97 = 174,488.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,068.34x = 901,394.97 × 174,488.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,068.34x = 157,283,083,264.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,283,083,264.69/601,068.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,672.55

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