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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,625.96, 863,441.03 and 176,265.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,625.96, 863,441.03 and 176,265.11 is: 264,398.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,625.96 : 863,441.03 = 176,265.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,625.96/863,441.03 = 176,265.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,625.96x = 863,441.03 × 176,265.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,625.96x = 152,194,530,730.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,194,530,730.73/575,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,398.31

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