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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,623.71, 863,437.67 and 176,262.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,623.71, 863,437.67 and 176,262.87 is: 264,394.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,623.71 : 863,437.67 = 176,262.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,623.71/863,437.67 = 176,262.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,623.71x = 863,437.67 × 176,262.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,623.71x = 152,192,000,899.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,192,000,899.00/575,623.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,394.95

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