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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,213.28, 901,607.20 and 174,660.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,213.28, 901,607.20 and 174,660.36 is: 261,928.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,213.28 : 901,607.20 = 174,660.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,213.28/901,607.20 = 174,660.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,213.28x = 901,607.20 × 174,660.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,213.28x = 157,475,038,130.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,475,038,130.59/601,213.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,928.74

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