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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,466.80, 863,326.64 and 176,138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,466.80, 863,326.64 and 176,138.36 is: 264,246.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,466.80 : 863,326.64 = 176,138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,466.80/863,326.64 = 176,138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,466.80x = 863,326.64 × 176,138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,466.80x = 152,064,941,740.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,064,941,740.53/575,466.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,246.25

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