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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,344.80, 860,114.40 and 173,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,344.80, 860,114.40 and 173,982.40 is: 261,003.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,344.80 : 860,114.40 = 173,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,344.80/860,114.40 = 173,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,344.80x = 860,114.40 × 173,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,344.80x = 149,644,767,586.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,644,767,586.56/573,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,003.10

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