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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,468.59, 860,246.63 and 174,142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,468.59, 860,246.63 and 174,142.44 is: 261,226.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,468.59 : 860,246.63 = 174,142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,468.59/860,246.63 = 174,142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,468.59x = 860,246.63 × 174,142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,468.59x = 149,805,446,279.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,805,446,279.27/573,468.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,226.94

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