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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,787.24, 862,180.74 and 175,430.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,787.24, 862,180.74 and 175,430.04 is: 263,145.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,787.24 : 862,180.74 = 175,430.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,787.24/862,180.74 = 175,430.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,787.24x = 862,180.74 × 175,430.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,787.24x = 151,252,401,705.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,252,401,705.43/574,787.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,145.02

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