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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,068.87, 901,395.72 and 174,489.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,068.87, 901,395.72 and 174,489.03 is: 261,673.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,068.87 : 901,395.72 = 174,489.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,068.87/901,395.72 = 174,489.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,068.87x = 901,395.72 × 174,489.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,068.87x = 157,283,664,828.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,283,664,828.95/601,068.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,673.28

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