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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,695.28, 860,596.98 and 168,887.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,695.28, 860,596.98 and 168,887.79 is: 253,347.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,695.28 : 860,596.98 = 168,887.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,695.28/860,596.98 = 168,887.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,695.28x = 860,596.98 × 168,887.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,695.28x = 145,344,322,032.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,344,322,032.87/573,695.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,347.60

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