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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,240.22, 862,860.33 and 175,881

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,240.22, 862,860.33 and 175,881 is: 263,821.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,240.22 : 862,860.33 = 175,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,240.22/862,860.33 = 175,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,240.22x = 862,860.33 × 175,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,240.22x = 151,760,737,700.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,760,737,700.73/575,240.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,821.50

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