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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,516.69, 902,416.50 and 175,061.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,516.69, 902,416.50 and 175,061.71 is: 262,633.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,516.69 : 902,416.50 = 175,061.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,516.69/902,416.50 = 175,061.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,516.69x = 902,416.50 × 175,061.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,516.69x = 157,978,575,622.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,978,575,622.22/601,516.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,633.74

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