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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,832.63, 860,797.13 and 174,476.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,832.63, 860,797.13 and 174,476.86 is: 261,729.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,832.63 : 860,797.13 = 174,476.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,832.63/860,797.13 = 174,476.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,832.63x = 860,797.13 × 174,476.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,832.63x = 150,189,180,339.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,189,180,339.41/573,832.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,729.94

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