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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,543.17, 860,259.01 and 174,187.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,543.17, 860,259.01 and 174,187.45 is: 261,264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,543.17 : 860,259.01 = 174,187.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,543.17/860,259.01 = 174,187.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,543.17x = 860,259.01 × 174,187.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,543.17x = 149,846,323,291.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,846,323,291.43/573,543.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,264.25

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