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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573,954.57, 861,056.39 and 174,584.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573,954.57, 861,056.39 and 174,584.96 is: 261,915.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573,954.57 : 861,056.39 = 174,584.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573,954.57/861,056.39 = 174,584.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573,954.57x = 861,056.39 × 174,584.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573,954.57x = 150,327,493,689.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,327,493,689.72/573,954.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,915.32

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