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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,153.24, 862,729.86 and 175,795.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,153.24, 862,729.86 and 175,795.16 is: 263,692.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,153.24 : 862,729.86 = 175,795.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,153.24/862,729.86 = 175,795.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,153.24x = 862,729.86 × 175,795.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,153.24x = 151,663,733,775.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,663,733,775.48/575,153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,692.74

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