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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,676.60, 863,579.70 and 176,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,676.60, 863,579.70 and 176,314.20 is: 264,491.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,676.60 : 863,579.70 = 176,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,676.60/863,579.70 = 176,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,676.60x = 863,579.70 × 176,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,676.60x = 152,261,363,941.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,261,363,941.74/575,676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,491.15

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