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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,829.08, 860,774.22 and 174,439.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,829.08, 860,774.22 and 174,439.14 is: 261,668.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,829.08 : 860,774.22 = 174,439.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,829.08/860,774.22 = 174,439.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,829.08x = 860,774.22 × 174,439.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,829.08x = 150,152,714,670.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,152,714,670.97/573,829.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,668.01

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