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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,469.59, 860,248.13 and 174,143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,469.59, 860,248.13 and 174,143.44 is: 261,228.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,469.59 : 860,248.13 = 174,143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,469.59/860,248.13 = 174,143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,469.59x = 860,248.13 × 174,143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,469.59x = 149,806,568,611.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,806,568,611.77/573,469.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,228.44

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