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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,452.41, 861,806.52 and 175,124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,452.41, 861,806.52 and 175,124.23 is: 262,725.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,452.41 : 861,806.52 = 175,124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,452.41/861,806.52 = 175,124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,452.41x = 861,806.52 × 175,124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,452.41x = 150,923,201,069.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,923,201,069.46/574,452.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,725.34

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