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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,585.80, 863,303.10 and 176,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,585.80, 863,303.10 and 176,266.60 is: 264,376.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,585.80 : 863,303.10 = 176,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,585.80/863,303.10 = 176,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,585.80x = 863,303.10 × 176,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,585.80x = 152,171,502,206.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,171,502,206.46/575,585.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,376.75

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