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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,810.24, 860,761.44 and 174,486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,810.24, 860,761.44 and 174,486.72 is: 261,744.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,810.24 : 860,761.44 = 174,486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,810.24/860,761.44 = 174,486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,810.24x = 860,761.44 × 174,486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,810.24x = 150,191,440,368.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,191,440,368.08/573,810.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,744.09

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