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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,508.96, 860,207.82 and 174,153.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,508.96, 860,207.82 and 174,153.19 is: 261,212.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,508.96 : 860,207.82 = 174,153.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,508.96/860,207.82 = 174,153.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,508.96x = 860,207.82 × 174,153.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,508.96x = 149,807,935,915.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,807,935,915.95/573,508.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,212.90

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