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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,473.52, 860,243.76 and 174,127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,473.52, 860,243.76 and 174,127.32 is: 261,201.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,473.52 : 860,243.76 = 174,127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,473.52/860,243.76 = 174,127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,473.52x = 860,243.76 × 174,127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,473.52x = 149,791,940,475.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,791,940,475.52/573,473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,201.15

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