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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,217.22, 901,613.10 and 174,664.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,217.22, 901,613.10 and 174,664.31 is: 261,934.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,217.22 : 901,613.10 = 174,664.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,217.22/901,613.10 = 174,664.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,217.22x = 901,613.10 × 174,664.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,217.22x = 157,479,625,490.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,479,625,490.40/601,217.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,934.66

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