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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,365.79, 860,081.49 and 174,019.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,365.79, 860,081.49 and 174,019.59 is: 261,039.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,365.79 : 860,081.49 = 174,019.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,365.79/860,081.49 = 174,019.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,365.79x = 860,081.49 × 174,019.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,365.79x = 149,671,028,256.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,671,028,256.39/573,365.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,039.34

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