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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,366.79, 860,082.99 and 174,020.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,366.79, 860,082.99 and 174,020.59 is: 261,040.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,366.79 : 860,082.99 = 174,020.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,366.79/860,082.99 = 174,020.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,366.79x = 860,082.99 × 174,020.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,366.79x = 149,672,149,368.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,672,149,368.76/573,366.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,040.84

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