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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,828.51, 860,790.95 and 174,472.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,828.51, 860,790.95 and 174,472.75 is: 261,723.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,828.51 : 860,790.95 = 174,472.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,828.51/860,790.95 = 174,472.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,828.51x = 860,790.95 × 174,472.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,828.51x = 150,184,562,505.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,184,562,505.82/573,828.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,723.77

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