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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,543.06, 860,471.73 and 174,196.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,543.06, 860,471.73 and 174,196.86 is: 261,343.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,543.06 : 860,471.73 = 174,196.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,543.06/860,471.73 = 174,196.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,543.06x = 860,471.73 × 174,196.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,543.06x = 149,891,473,484.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,891,473,484.77/573,543.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,343.02

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