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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,374.98, 860,095.28 and 174,028.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,374.98, 860,095.28 and 174,028.78 is: 261,053.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,374.98 : 860,095.28 = 174,028.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,374.98/860,095.28 = 174,028.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,374.98x = 860,095.28 × 174,028.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,374.98x = 149,681,329,241.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,681,329,241.78/573,374.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,053.12

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