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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,353.54, 902,171.72 and 174,898.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,353.54, 902,171.72 and 174,898.78 is: 262,389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,353.54 : 902,171.72 = 174,898.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,353.54/902,171.72 = 174,898.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,353.54x = 902,171.72 × 174,898.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,353.54x = 157,788,733,178.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,788,733,178.50/601,353.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,389.30

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