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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,002, 859,503.04 and 179,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,002, 859,503.04 and 179,018 is: 268,527.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,002 : 859,503.04 = 179,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,002/859,503.04 = 179,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,002x = 859,503.04 × 179,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,002x = 153,866,515,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,866,515,214.72/573,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,527.01

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