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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,628.60, 863,444.97 and 176,267.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,628.60, 863,444.97 and 176,267.73 is: 264,402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,628.60 : 863,444.97 = 176,267.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,628.60/863,444.97 = 176,267.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,628.60x = 863,444.97 × 176,267.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,628.60x = 152,197,484,841.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,197,484,841.82/575,628.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,402.23

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