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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,304.91, 902,086.62 and 174,848.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,304.91, 902,086.62 and 174,848.14 is: 262,309.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,304.91 : 902,086.62 = 174,848.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,304.91/902,086.62 = 174,848.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,304.91x = 902,086.62 × 174,848.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,304.91x = 157,728,167,625.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,728,167,625.89/601,304.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,309.79

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