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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,799.71, 860,797.98 and 174,480.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,799.71, 860,797.98 and 174,480.24 is: 261,750.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,799.71 : 860,797.98 = 174,480.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,799.71/860,797.98 = 174,480.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,799.71x = 860,797.98 × 174,480.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,799.71x = 150,192,238,141.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,192,238,141.92/573,799.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,750.29

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