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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,635.31, 863,454.99 and 176,274.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,635.31, 863,454.99 and 176,274.33 is: 264,412.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,635.31 : 863,454.99 = 176,274.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,635.31/863,454.99 = 176,274.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,635.31x = 863,454.99 × 176,274.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,635.31x = 152,204,946,278.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,204,946,278.94/575,635.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,412.11

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