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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,613.23, 863,421.89 and 176,252.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,613.23, 863,421.89 and 176,252.33 is: 264,379.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,613.23 : 863,421.89 = 176,252.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,613.23/863,421.89 = 176,252.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,613.23x = 863,421.89 × 176,252.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,613.23x = 152,180,122,484.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,180,122,484.69/575,613.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,379.13

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