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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,638.30, 863,459.48 and 176,277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,638.30, 863,459.48 and 176,277.32 is: 264,416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,638.30 : 863,459.48 = 176,277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,638.30/863,459.48 = 176,277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,638.30x = 863,459.48 × 176,277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,638.30x = 152,208,323,062.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,208,323,062.99/575,638.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,416.60

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