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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,326.57, 859,990.04 and 168,518.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,326.57, 859,990.04 and 168,518.86 is: 252,778.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,326.57 : 859,990.04 = 168,518.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,326.57/859,990.04 = 168,518.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,326.57x = 859,990.04 × 168,518.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,326.57x = 144,924,541,152.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,924,541,152.15/573,326.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,778.34

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