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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,521.09, 860,283.01 and 174,164.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,521.09, 860,283.01 and 174,164.87 is: 261,247.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,521.09 : 860,283.01 = 174,164.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,521.09/860,283.01 = 174,164.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,521.09x = 860,283.01 × 174,164.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,521.09x = 149,831,078,599.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,831,078,599.86/573,521.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,247.72

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