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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,322.57, 862,845.41 and 175,966.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,322.57, 862,845.41 and 175,966.79 is: 263,907.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,322.57 : 862,845.41 = 175,966.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,322.57/862,845.41 = 175,966.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,322.57x = 862,845.41 × 175,966.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,322.57x = 151,832,133,189.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,832,133,189.62/575,322.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,907.83

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