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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,721.24, 863,607.78 and 176,332.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,721.24, 863,607.78 and 176,332.92 is: 264,507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,721.24 : 863,607.78 = 176,332.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,721.24/863,607.78 = 176,332.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,721.24x = 863,607.78 × 176,332.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,721.24x = 152,282,481,582.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,282,481,582.12/575,721.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,507.32

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