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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,631.10, 863,448.72 and 176,270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,631.10, 863,448.72 and 176,270.26 is: 264,406.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,631.10 : 863,448.72 = 176,270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,631.10/863,448.72 = 176,270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,631.10x = 863,448.72 × 176,270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,631.10x = 152,200,330,371.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,200,330,371.07/575,631.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,406.02

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