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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,150.07, 862,693.72 and 175,790.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,150.07, 862,693.72 and 175,790.71 is: 263,676.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,150.07 : 862,693.72 = 175,790.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,150.07/862,693.72 = 175,790.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,150.07x = 862,693.72 × 175,790.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,150.07x = 151,653,541,551.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,653,541,551.34/575,150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,676.47

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