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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,347.98, 863,178.70 and 175,979.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,347.98, 863,178.70 and 175,979.90 is: 264,017.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,347.98 : 863,178.70 = 175,979.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,347.98/863,178.70 = 175,979.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,347.98x = 863,178.70 × 175,979.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,347.98x = 151,902,101,308.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,902,101,308.13/575,347.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,017.79

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