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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,710.96, 863,624.04 and 176,347.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,710.96, 863,624.04 and 176,347.12 is: 264,538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,710.96 : 863,624.04 = 176,347.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,710.96/863,624.04 = 176,347.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,710.96x = 863,624.04 × 176,347.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,710.96x = 152,297,612,216.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,297,612,216.77/575,710.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,538.32

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