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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,626.60, 863,441.97 and 176,265.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,626.60, 863,441.97 and 176,265.73 is: 264,399.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,626.60 : 863,441.97 = 176,265.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,626.60/863,441.97 = 176,265.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,626.60x = 863,441.97 × 176,265.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,626.60x = 152,195,229,154.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,195,229,154.69/575,626.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,399.23

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