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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,511.19, 902,408.26 and 175,056.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,511.19, 902,408.26 and 175,056.22 is: 262,625.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,511.19 : 902,408.26 = 175,056.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,511.19/902,408.26 = 175,056.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,511.19x = 902,408.26 × 175,056.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,511.19x = 157,972,174,834.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,972,174,834.93/601,511.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,625.50

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