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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,216.47, 901,611.98 and 174,663.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,216.47, 901,611.98 and 174,663.55 is: 261,933.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,216.47 : 901,611.98 = 174,663.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,216.47/901,611.98 = 174,663.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,216.47x = 901,611.98 × 174,663.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,216.47x = 157,478,746,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,478,746,895.30/601,216.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,933.52

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