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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,571.01, 860,300.46 and 174,215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,571.01, 860,300.46 and 174,215.25 is: 261,305.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,571.01 : 860,300.46 = 174,215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,571.01/860,300.46 = 174,215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,571.01x = 860,300.46 × 174,215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,571.01x = 149,877,459,714.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,877,459,714.02/573,571.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,305.85

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