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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,515.69, 902,415 and 175,060.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,515.69, 902,415 and 175,060.71 is: 262,632.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,515.69 : 902,415 = 175,060.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,515.69/902,415 = 175,060.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,515.69x = 902,415 × 175,060.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,515.69x = 157,977,410,614.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,977,410,614.65/601,515.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,632.24

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