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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,217.64, 901,613.76 and 174,664.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,217.64, 901,613.76 and 174,664.74 is: 261,935.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,217.64 : 901,613.76 = 174,664.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,217.64/901,613.76 = 174,664.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,217.64x = 901,613.76 × 174,664.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,217.64x = 157,480,132,970.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,480,132,970.82/601,217.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,935.32

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