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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,545.80, 863,243.10 and 176,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,545.80, 863,243.10 and 176,226.60 is: 264,316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,545.80 : 863,243.10 = 176,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,545.80/863,243.10 = 176,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,545.80x = 863,243.10 × 176,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,545.80x = 152,126,396,486.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,126,396,486.46/575,545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,316.75

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