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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,465.80, 863,123.10 and 176,146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,465.80, 863,123.10 and 176,146.60 is: 264,196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,465.80 : 863,123.10 = 176,146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,465.80/863,123.10 = 176,146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,465.80x = 863,123.10 × 176,146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,465.80x = 152,036,199,446.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,036,199,446.46/575,465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,196.76

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