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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,614.23, 863,423.39 and 176,253.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,614.23, 863,423.39 and 176,253.33 is: 264,380.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,614.23 : 863,423.39 = 176,253.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,614.23/863,423.39 = 176,253.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,614.23x = 863,423.39 × 176,253.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,614.23x = 152,181,247,687.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,181,247,687.39/575,614.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,380.62

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