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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,382.32, 860,076.24 and 174,026.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,382.32, 860,076.24 and 174,026.57 is: 261,040.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,382.32 : 860,076.24 = 174,026.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,382.32/860,076.24 = 174,026.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,382.32x = 860,076.24 × 174,026.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,382.32x = 149,676,113,685.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,676,113,685.32/573,382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,040.69

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