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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,774.38, 862,161.57 and 175,417.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,774.38, 862,161.57 and 175,417.25 is: 263,125.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,774.38 : 862,161.57 = 175,417.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,774.38/862,161.57 = 175,417.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,774.38x = 862,161.57 × 175,417.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,774.38x = 151,238,007,354.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,238,007,354.28/574,774.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,125.87

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