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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,954.32, 861,056.02 and 174,584.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,954.32, 861,056.02 and 174,584.71 is: 261,914.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,954.32 : 861,056.02 = 174,584.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,954.32/861,056.02 = 174,584.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,954.32x = 861,056.02 × 174,584.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,954.32x = 150,327,212,957.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,327,212,957.74/573,954.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,914.95

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