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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,246, 855,369 and 176,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,246, 855,369 and 176,262 is: 264,393

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,246 : 855,369 = 176,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,246/855,369 = 176,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,246x = 855,369 × 176,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,246x = 150,769,050,678
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,769,050,678/570,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,393

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