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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,711.96, 863,625.54 and 176,348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,711.96, 863,625.54 and 176,348.12 is: 264,539.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,711.96 : 863,625.54 = 176,348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,711.96/863,625.54 = 176,348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,711.96x = 863,625.54 × 176,348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,711.96x = 152,298,740,362.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,298,740,362.99/575,711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,539.82

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