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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,251.44, 860,000.84 and 173,924.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,251.44, 860,000.84 and 173,924.36 is: 260,924.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,251.44 : 860,000.84 = 173,924.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,251.44/860,000.84 = 173,924.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,251.44x = 860,000.84 × 173,924.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,251.44x = 149,575,095,696.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,575,095,696.46/573,251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,924.06

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