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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,899.83, 862,475.95 and 170,060.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,899.83, 862,475.95 and 170,060.41 is: 255,127.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,899.83 : 862,475.95 = 170,060.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,899.83/862,475.95 = 170,060.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,899.83x = 862,475.95 × 170,060.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,899.83x = 146,673,014,962.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,673,014,962.81/574,899.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,127.95

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