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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,604.56, 902,361.73 and 175,143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,604.56, 902,361.73 and 175,143.66 is: 262,702.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,604.56 : 902,361.73 = 175,143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,604.56/902,361.73 = 175,143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,604.56x = 902,361.73 × 175,143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,604.56x = 158,042,936,036.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,042,936,036.13/601,604.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,702.36

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