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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,344.08, 861,644.61 and 175,016.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,344.08, 861,644.61 and 175,016.10 is: 262,563.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,344.08 : 861,644.61 = 175,016.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,344.08/861,644.61 = 175,016.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,344.08x = 861,644.61 × 175,016.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,344.08x = 150,801,682,459.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,801,682,459.39/574,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,563.31

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