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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,572.01, 860,301.96 and 174,216.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,572.01, 860,301.96 and 174,216.25 is: 261,307.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,572.01 : 860,301.96 = 174,216.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,572.01/860,301.96 = 174,216.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,572.01x = 860,301.96 × 174,216.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,572.01x = 149,878,581,338.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,878,581,338.85/573,572.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,307.35

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