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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,361.62, 863,011.36 and 176,002.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,361.62, 863,011.36 and 176,002.43 is: 263,994.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,361.62 : 863,011.36 = 176,002.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,361.62/863,011.36 = 176,002.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,361.62x = 863,011.36 × 176,002.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,361.62x = 151,892,096,477.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,892,096,477.61/575,361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,994.14

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