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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,253.26, 583,812.56 and 175,971.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,253.26, 583,812.56 and 175,971.58 is: 263,926.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,253.26 : 583,812.56 = 175,971.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,253.26/583,812.56 = 175,971.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,253.26x = 583,812.56 × 175,971.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,253.26x = 102,734,417,587.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,734,417,587.44/389,253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,926.93

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