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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,030.64, 858,052.04 and 172,674.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,030.64, 858,052.04 and 172,674.72 is: 259,013.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,030.64 : 858,052.04 = 172,674.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,030.64/858,052.04 = 172,674.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,030.64x = 858,052.04 × 172,674.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,030.64x = 148,163,894,889.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,163,894,889.06/572,030.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,013.91

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