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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,466.62, 863,326.35 and 176,138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,466.62, 863,326.35 and 176,138.18 is: 264,245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,466.62 : 863,326.35 = 176,138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,466.62/863,326.35 = 176,138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,466.62x = 863,326.35 × 176,138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,466.62x = 152,064,727,718.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,064,727,718.41/575,466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,245.96

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